Will Platner drop out? Candidacy in doubt after sexual assault allegation

Top Democrats are pulling their endorsements of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner in the wake of Politico's exclusive reporting of a woman accusing Platner of sexually assaulting her almost five years ago. Platner denies the allegations. MS NOW Capitol Hill Reporter Kevin Frey is in Portland with the latest updates. Democratic strategist Basil Smikle and Republican strategist Susan del Percio join Antonia Hylton to discuss the fallout.

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