Graham Platner faces pressure to drop out of Maine Senate race

Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said Tuesday that he spoke with Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner and recommended that he exit the Senate race. Subscribe to the CBS News Texas YouTube channel:    / @cbstexas   Watch CBS News Texas 24/7: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/live/ Download the CBS News app: https://www.cbsnews.com/mobile/ Follow CBS News Texas on Instagram:   / cbsnewstexas   Like CBS News Texas on Facebook:   / cbsnewstexas   Follow CBS News Texas on X: https://x.com/CBSNewsTexas Try Paramount+ free: https://www.paramountplus.com/?ftag=P... For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]

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Platner scandal gives Democrats a do-over on crucial Senate race

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 'This movement was never about one person': Maine Democrats look to move on from Graham Platner

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Fetterman says Democrats who backed Platner should "sit it out" if a new nominee needs to be chosen

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Should Platner drop out? Reaction to growing fallout in Maine Senate race

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Maine Democrats release video on Graham Platner, process to replace him

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Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann on Platner facing calls to drop out of Maine Senate race

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Democratic strategist discusses Graham Platner's campaign

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‘I’ve had concerns for months’: Rep. Dingell calls for Platner to drop out of Senate race

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The battle for Maine intensifies as top Democrats PRESSURE Graham Platner to EXIT Maine Senate race

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Democratic, Republican strategists examine Graham Platner fallout

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What happens to Graham Platner's campaign funding if he drops out of the Senate race?

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Why Graham Platner has a tight deadline to decide on his campaign's future