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 […]
Maine Democratic Senate candidate referred to the US Army as ‘fat, lazy trash’ on Reddit.
In a now-deleted Reddit post, Democratic candidate for the Maine Senate, Graham Platner, referred to the U.S. Army as “utter trash” and described its members as “fat, lazy trash who don’t want to wear a uniform.” Reflecting on his time in the military, Platner mentioned having served four years in the Army after leaving the […]
Court drops DOJ lawsuit over voter data against Maine official
Judge Dismisses Justice Department Lawsuit Against Maine Secretary of State A federal judge, appointed by Donald Trump, dismissed a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against Maine’s Secretary of State, Shena Bellows, on Thursday. This lawsuit, filed in September, accused Maine of breaching federal election laws by not providing data on its voters […]
Army veteran criticizes Maine Senate candidate for mocking his survival story
Controversy Surrounds Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Ted Daniels, a veteran and Purple Heart recipient known for surviving a near-fatal encounter with the Taliban, has sharply criticized Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a disturbing resurfaced post. Platner suggested that Daniels shouldn’t have lived through his experience. In an interview on “The Bottom Line,” Daniels […]
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 […]
Democratic senators avoid inquiries about Maine candidate’s contentious remarks
Democrats Sidestep Questions on Controversial Maine Candidate Democratic senators have mostly shied away from discussing Graham Platner, the audacious candidate aiming to dethrone Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, especially in light of his peculiar past remarks that have resurfaced lately. Several Democrats conveyed to Fox News Digital that they aren’t particularly focused on the […]
SEAL who eliminated bin Laden criticizes Maine candidate Platner for ‘hateful’ comment regarding a soldier
O’Neill Comments on Platner’s Controversial Posts Robert O’Neill, the former US Navy SEAL known for his role in Osama bin Laden’s death, has expressed strong criticism of recent comments made by Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the Senate in Maine. Platner’s social media posts, which have sparked significant controversy, are under scrutiny. O’Neill characterized […]
Baby Box Safe Haven Locations Open in Maine, New Hampshire
New Safe Haven Baby Boxes Launched in Maine and New Hampshire Maine and New Hampshire have just introduced the first Safe Haven baby boxes in New England, bringing the nationwide total to 26 states. Last week, the Safe Haven Baby Boxes organization revealed the two new boxes, which are located in Manchester, New Hampshire, and […]
Bernie Sanders confronts reporter about Maine candidate’s Reddit comments
Sen. Bernie Sanders Responds to Controversy Surrounding Graham Platner Senator Bernie Sanders confronted a reporter from Fox News Digital during a Capitol building walkthrough, urging him to “do a better job” when discussing the resurfaced Reddit posts of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner.
Leading Democrats remain undecided on whether the Maine candidate’s offensive posts pose a risk.
Controversy Surrounds Maine Senator Graham Platner’s Past Posts Democratic leaders are hesitant to address whether the recent exposure of inappropriate posts by Maine Senator Graham Platner might negatively impact the party ahead of the midterm elections. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York commented on the situation, suggesting that Platner’s online history is hard […]