Graham Platner’s removed Reddit post making fun of injured soldier causes anger
Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, has been facing challenges in his campaign due to his deleted Reddit account. Recently, some posts mocking American soldiers who narrowly escaped combat have resurfaced, causing additional scrutiny. In a June 2019 post from an account linked to Platner, he shared a viral video featuring a soldier’s […]
Senate candidate Graham Platner’s energy proposal is essentially giving in to China.
A progressive candidate aiming to become Maine’s next Democratic senator has put forth a rather controversial plan for energy security. His approach? Essentially, to “surrender to China.” Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and Marine veteran, carries visible tattoos linked to Nazi ideology and has gained endorsements from notable figures like independent Senator Bernie Sanders and […]
Platner’s removed post complicates PTSD argument for controversial comments
Democrat Graham Platner is now addressing a series of controversial social media posts—ones that seemingly endorsed political violence and criticized law enforcement—by linking them to his struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, he suggested in a deleted post that PTSD from his military service doesn’t excuse violent behavior. At 41, Platner made these remarks […]
Reasons Democrats choose to ignore Graham Platner’s Nazi tattoo controversy
As the 2026 primaries pick up speed, the Democratic Party seems to be in a bind over a candidate embroiled in controversy, known primarily for his Nazi tattoos. The Democratic Senate primary in Maine was thrown into disarray when Governor Janet Mills decided to withdraw, leaving Graham Platner as the likely frontrunner. “He’s like a […]
Two additional staff members leave Graham Platner’s struggling Senate campaign following scandals involving Nazi and communist ties.
Graham Platner’s Senate Bid Faces Challenges Graham Platner, a 41-year-old oyster farmer and Marine veteran, declared his candidacy as a Democrat for the Maine State Senate on August 19. His goal? To take on what he describes as an “oligarchy,” encompassing both the Democratic establishment and the Republican incumbent, Sen. Susan Collins. Initially, Platner’s campaign […]
Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner’s New Campaign Manager Stays Only a Few Days
Changes in Graham Platner’s Campaign Team The campaign for Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is experiencing some rapid shifts as his campaign manager, Kevin Brown, is set to depart just days after starting. This information comes from a statement indicating his plans. According to sources, Brown joined the campaign on October 21 and is now […]
Maine Senate candidate withdraws, referencing Platner’s comment on military sexual assault.
Dayla Smith Rodriguez, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Maine, announced on Thursday that she is halting her campaign to back Governor Janet Mills. She expressed her concerns regarding fellow candidate Graham Platner’s previous statements, which she believes trivialized the issue of military sexual assault. Smith Rodriguez, who works as a civilian contract […]
Democrats Are Being Divided by Graham Platner’s Online Mockery
Democrats are experiencing a rift over Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner, as a resurfaced Reddit post and video highlighting a tattoo that resembles a Nazi symbol have reignited scrutiny of his background. This situation has split opinions among progressives and party insiders. Some view Platner as a bold outsider, while others express concerns he might […]
Leftists Quickly Alter Their Stance on ‘Locker Room Talk’ After Graham Platner’s Reddit Posts Were Exposed
Resurfacing of Reddit Posts Shakes Maine Senate Campaign The left seems to be adjusting its viewpoint on “locker room talk” after discovering an old Reddit post by a prominent Senate candidate. Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for Maine’s Senate seat, had some past Reddit comments come to light just two months after starting his campaign. […]
DNC chair: Platner’s old remarks ‘not disqualifying’
DNC Chairman Weighs in on Maine Senate Candidate’s Controversial Comments Ken Martin, the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), addressed recent comments by Maine Senator Graham Platner, stating they do not “disqualify” him as a candidate. “I don’t think they’re disqualified, but they’re certainly wrong. I’m glad he apologized for them. They’re indefensible, they’re […]