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 […]
Maine Democratic Senate candidate’s Reddit posts suggest involvement in prostitution
Controversy Surrounds Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner A potential Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, Graham Platner, is under fire for derogatory remarks aimed at the military on a now-deleted Reddit account. Furthermore, additional posts have emerged where Platner discusses prostitution while serving overseas, and even defends infidelity among men in similar situations. In two Reddit […]
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 […]
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.
Sen. Susan Collins criticizes opponent’s Reddit post making fun of injured US soldier
Sen. Collins Critiques Graham Platner Over Past Remarks Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) has publicly criticized Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate hoping to challenge her in the upcoming November midterm elections, for a recently uncovered Reddit post that appears to mock injured U.S. soldiers. Collins, speaking to media, expressed her disapproval, stating, “It’s never appropriate to […]
Iraq war veteran campaigning for Maine Senate receives criticism over Reddit comments
A Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine is encountering intense criticism after some of his past social media posts resurfaced. These comments touch on sensitive topics like race, sexuality, and political violence, alongside his own political views. Graham Platner, a 41-year-old Marine Corps veteran, attributed his previous online behavior to struggles with depression […]
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner endorsed violence in a Reddit post.
Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate, Graham Platner, has come under scrutiny after a Reddit post resurfaced, where he suggested that, in certain situations, some individuals might need to be killed for the sake of tolerance and humanity. This was a statement he made back in September 2013 on his now-deleted account. In his post, Platner expressed, […]
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 […]
Graphic Reddit posts by Democrat Graham Platner emerge in Maine Senate race
Controversy Surrounds Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the Senate from Maine, is facing significant backlash due to past inappropriate comments on Reddit that have resurfaced. His now-deleted account had graphic remarks about sexual acts in portable toilets and explicit graffiti in military restrooms. Originally, in a March 2017 post […]
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Stocks of Interest in Intraday Trading Several stocks are currently capturing attention in the intraday trading landscape. Atlassian — Shares surged by 23% after the company provided an optimistic full-year forecast. The expectation for revenue growth now stands at around 24% year-over-year, surpassing the initial target of 22% and also beating the FactSet consensus of […]