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'Even his background story was a bunch of bull': Political scientist slams Platner
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11:16Now PlayingGraham Platner has canceled upcoming events amid growing calls for him to drop out of the Maine Senate race. Platner is facing allegations of sexual assault, which he has denied. The Boston Globe Associate Editor James Pindell, Run For Something President and Co-founder Amanda Litman, New York Times Opinion Columnist Michelle Goldberg and MS NOW Political Contributor Jason Johnson join Alicia Menendez to share their reaction and analysis to the fallout.
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