"An Emerson College poll released Thursday found Platner leading his central opponent, Governor Janet Mills, by 55 percent to 28 percent among likely voters, a staggering 27 point gap ahead of the June 9 primary."
"Platner, a first-time candidate, has tried to fend off lingering scandals revolving around his past offensive social media posts and a skull tattoo he has since covered up that critics said resembled the Nazi death's head symbol known as a totenkopf."
"Early on in his campaign, Platner addressed his previous remarks in a direct-to-camera video, saying they're not representative of his current beliefs and that they were made during a difficult period in his life after he returned home from deployment overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan."
Graham Platner is leading the Maine Democratic senate primary with 55 percent support among likely voters, compared to Governor Janet Mills at 28 percent. A recent Emerson College poll indicates a 27-point gap ahead of the June 9 primary. Both candidates show potential to defeat Republican incumbent Susan Collins in fall matchups. Platner has faced scrutiny over past social media posts and a tattoo, which he has addressed, claiming they do not reflect his current beliefs. A February poll also showed Platner with a substantial lead over Mills and Collins.
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