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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated a confident message about Democrats' chances in a key Maine race despite recent controversies surrounding candidate Graham Platner.
Watch the clip in the video player above.
Platner, who is running for the Democratic nomination seeking to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins, has faced reports that he sent sexually explicit texts to several women.
READ MORE: Platner's wife calls reports about Senate candidate's explicit texts with women 'shameful'
"I met with Graham Platner today. We're going to beat Susan Collins and take back the Senate," Schumer said Tuesday.
Watch the full news conference below.
Reporters pushed Schumer about whether he's standing behind Platner. Schumer originally backed Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who suspended her campaign in April. However, after the latest revelations, Mills said her name is still on the ballot.
"We're going to beat Susan Collins and take back the Senate," Schumer repeated.
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<small>Source: PBS NewsHour</small>
