Democrats move away from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner due to tattoo and Reddit issues.
Democratic leaders and lawmakers are distancing themselves from Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, who has faced scrutiny over his past actions and online presence. Concerns about his ability to compete against incumbent Senator Susan Collins have intensified, particularly after Maine Governor Janet Mills opted out of the race, creating a vacancy for […]
Rep. Jake Auchincloss experiences bipartisan response after easing criticism of Graham Platner
A House Democrat has seemingly eased his stance towards Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner from Maine, drawing mixed reactions from across the political spectrum. Initially, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a Massachusetts Democrat, stirred some anger among progressives by criticizing Platner’s Nazi-related tattoos. He stated, “I hope the voters of Maine agree with me.” However, Auchincloss later […]
Dave Portnoy criticizes operative proposing partnership with ‘Nazi’ candidate Graham Platner
Conflict Over Political Ad Involving Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy Dave Portnoy, known as “Presidente” of Barstool Sports, recently expressed his discontent toward a political strategist involved with Graham Platner, a Senate candidate from Maine. The operative reached out to discuss a potential partnership on an ad criticizing private equity’s role in the Boston Red Sox, […]
Senate candidate Graham Platner makes a surprising mistake, mispronouncing Bernie Sanders’ name twice at a passionate ‘Fight the Oligarchy’ rally.
Graham Platner Stumbles During Rally Speech In an enthusiastic rally a week before the Maine primary, Graham Platner, a far-left candidate for the U.S. Senate, mispronounced Senator Bernie Sanders’ name not once, but twice. Platner led a “Fight the Oligarchy” event alongside Sanders and other supporters in Portland, aiming to bolster his image as a […]
Senate hopeful Graham Platner ridiculed a Purple Heart veteran, according to veterans.
Veterans are voicing their disapproval of Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate, after old remarks resurfaced where he called the Army “full of fat, lazy trash” and made fun of a soldier who had been shot multiple times in combat and received a Purple Heart. Holland “Ricky” White, a Vietnam War veteran from the Army’s […]
Purple Heart veteran Graham Platner, who stated ‘deserved to die,’ criticizes Democrats supporting him: ‘Tell me that in person’
Veteran Critiques Maine Senate Candidate A decorated military veteran, Pfc. Ted Daniels, has taken aim at Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner, criticizing him harshly on his alternative Reddit account and questioning the support he receives from Democrats. Daniels, who gained notoriety in 2012 for a dramatic video showing him protecting fellow soldiers from Taliban fire, […]
Maine Democrat Graham Platner refuses to apologize to injured Purple Heart veteran
SULLIVAN, Maine Democratic Senate candidate, Graham Platner, is facing backlash after a Reddit post re-emerged where he stated that wounded soldiers “didn’t deserve to live.” When approached by Fox News Digital for comment, he didn’t immediately express regret. Earlier, he had shared a video ridiculing Pfc. Ted Daniels, who was injured in a 2012 confrontation […]
Warren’s support for Graham Platner troubles Democrats during scandals
Controversy Surrounds Elizabeth Warren’s Support for Graham Platner Senator Elizabeth Warren’s endorsement of Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate from New England, has sparked significant concern, particularly due to his Nazi-related tattoos and some troubling past comments. Recently, Platner was scrutinized for suggesting that the Taliban should have killed Teddy Daniels, a former Pennsylvania Republican lieutenant […]
Maine voters divided over Democrat Graham Platner’s contentious remarks
Maine Voters Split Over Graham Platner’s Senate Campaign Controversies Maine voters find themselves at odds regarding the implications of various controversies surrounding Democratic candidate Graham Platner as the November elections approach. For some, remarks he’s made about sensitive topics like sexual abuse and race, which originated before his Senate campaign, are merely a reflection of […]
Democrat Senate Candidate Graham Platner Insulted Purple Heart Recipient: ‘Fool Didn’t Deserve to Live’
Old Reddit comments from Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the Maine Senate, have come to light. In these posts, the 41-year-old is seen disparaging a soldier who was shot four times in Afghanistan, stating, “That stupid motherfucker didn’t deserve to live.” In a June 2019 Reddit comment, Platner referred to a viral video, saying, […]