Psaki challenges Platner on assigning blame to Democrats: Seems like avoiding ‘responsibility’
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki commented on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s claims on Tuesday, where he suggested that Democrats are attempting to “destroy” his life. Platner is under scrutiny due to past comments on Reddit, where he referred to police officers as “assholes,” labeled white individuals as racist, and suggested that Black […]
Platner issues create a political dilemma for Democrats
The increasing controversy surrounding Maine Senator Graham Platner’s candidacy is putting Democratic voters and leaders to the test regarding their willingness to back a candidate who could be the best chance to defeat Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) in the upcoming election. Platner has faced numerous negative headlines recently, with one of the most significant being […]
Critics Condemn Maine Democrat Senate Candidate Graham Platner for His Nazi Tattoo: ‘Not Just a Mistake’
During Thursday’s episode of The View, co-host Joy Behar criticized Democratic candidate Graham Platner, labeling his tattoo as one reminiscent of Nazi imagery. Co-host Sarah Haynes weighed in, emphasizing that Platner’s remarks about police transcended mere casual conversation. “Everyone has had their moments, but not everyone can easily erase a tattoo that hints at anti-Semitism […]
Senate Candidate Graham Platner Works to Manage Repercussions, Allegedly Issues NDAs During Campaign Problems
Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, Graham Platner, is facing challenges in his campaign, particularly after implementing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for his staff, as reported recently. With increasing scrutiny surrounding his past Reddit posts, former political director Genevieve MacDonald, who stepped down in October, stated that NDAs started circulating around the time of the controversy. […]
Graham ‘Working-Class’ Platner Went to Costly Prep School with Deep State Graduates
Maine Senate Candidate’s Elite Education Sparks Debate Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the Senate in Maine, identifies as a “working-class Mainer,” but his background raises some eyebrows. Records indicate he attended the Hotchkiss School, a prestigious boarding school in Connecticut, which costs over $75,000 annually. The Hotchkiss School is known for its notable alumni, […]
Bernie Sanders supports Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite controversies
Sens. Bernie Sanders from Idaho and Vermont is facing criticism from Republicans for endorsing progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner for the Democratic nomination in Maine. This backlash comes after concerns about Platner’s past social media comments and notable tattoos. Paul Dame, the chairman of the Vermont Republican Party, urged Sanders to reconsider his support for […]
What to understand about Graham Platner, Maine’s challenged progressive Senate candidate
Since launching his Senate campaign in August, Graham Platner has garnered significant attention and backing from the progressive side of the Democratic Party. Platner, an experienced oyster farmer, aims to challenge long-standing incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in his home state. His platform advocates for campaign finance and immigration reform, breaking up monopolies, enhancing government […]
From ‘No Kings’ to ‘Yes Nazi’ — Democrats Support Graham Platner
Democrats seem to have firm beliefs about their political landscape. They back a candidate, Graham Platner, for U.S. Senate against incumbent Susan Collins (R-Maine), who has stirred controversy partly due to Platner’s visible Nazi tattoo. Critics argue that Platner’s tattoo looks like a Nazi symbol. His former political director states that Platner is fully aware […]
Platner plans to eliminate tattoo upon recognizing it looked like a Nazi symbol.
A Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, Graham Platner, has announced plans to remove a tattoo after realizing it bears a resemblance to a Nazi symbol. “I wasn’t aware that this tattoo looked like a Nazi symbol until reporters and officials in D.C. brought it to my attention,” Platner stated in a Tuesday interview with Politico. […]
Democratic candidate Graham Platner rejects claims of being a ‘secret Nazi’ due to his tattoo
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, a Democrat and former Marine, publicly rejected claims on Monday that he is a “secret Nazi.” This came after he disclosed a tattoo that resembles a Nazi symbol. Platner’s campaign shared a video that features him lip-syncing to Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” during his brother’s wedding nearly a decade ago. […]