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'He needs to step aside': Rep. Himes on Platner
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July 8, 2026
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11:18Now PlayingDemocrat Graham Platner is facing mounting calls to exit the Maine Senate race amid allegations of sexual assault. Platner and his campaign have denied the accusations. Co-host of MS NOW's "Morning Joe" Jonathan Lemire, Senior Executive Editor at Bloomberg Opinion Tim O'Brien, Host of "Bloomberg This Weekend" David Gura, and Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss whether they believe Platner will drop out.
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