"Graham Platner, a first-time candidate who is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins, the moderate Republican from Maine, was revealed to have a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol. This was followed by a look into some old posts where he used seemingly violent and homophobic rhetoric online. I'll leave you to imagine which of these things is most disqualifying in contemporary New England Democratic politics."
""This is a guy who served four terms in combat. He was a Marine, four tours of duty," said Sen. Bernie Sanders, the independent socialist who caucuses with the Democrats and has become one of Platner's biggest boosters. "He saw friends die. He came out of that war, as he has acknowledged, with PTSD, got good treatment at the VA, got his life together.""
Graham Platner is a first-time candidate seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Sen. Susan Collins. He was revealed to have a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol and some old posts showed seemingly violent and homophobic rhetoric online. Reactions are mixed: some view these revelations as disqualifying, while others call him a candidate with a regrettable tattoo and emphasize personal growth. Some progressives praise his authenticity and populist communication skills. Sen. Bernie Sanders defended him, noting four combat tours, PTSD, treatment at the VA, and subsequent recovery. The controversy has generated significant online attention and debate about candidate standards.
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