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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) expressed regret on Sunday for endorsing former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who dropped out of the race against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) after an ex-girlfriend alleged he sexually assaulted her in 2021. Khanna told 'Meet the Press' that he made a mistake in backing Platner, acknowledging he 'got that call wrong.' The endorsement controversy highlights the challenges politicians face in vetting candidates and responding to allegations of misconduct. Platner formally withdrew from the race following the accusation, leaving Collins as the incumbent in the upcoming election.
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Washington — Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) expressed regret on Sunday over his endorsement of former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who withdrew from the race against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) after an ex-girlfriend alleged he sexually assaulted her in 2021.
"I got that call wrong," Khanna told Meet the Press.
Platner formally dropped out of the contest following the allegation. Khanna did not provide further details on the endorsement process or his decision-making at the time.
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