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Sanders weighs in on Platner: ‘I’m sure he’s not a saint’

Sanders weighs in on Platner: ‘I’m sure he’s not a saint’

Summary

Senator Bernie Sanders spoke about the criticism facing Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate in Maine’s Senate race whom Sanders supports. Platner has faced backlash for controversial social media posts, a tattoo that some people say looks like a Nazi symbol, and reports that he sent sexual messages to women outside his marriage.

Key Facts

  • Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine as a Democrat.
  • Senator Bernie Sanders has endorsed Platner.
  • Platner has controversial social media posts.
  • He has a chest tattoo some say resembles a Nazi symbol.
  • Reports emerged that Platner sent sexual messages to women who are not his wife.
  • Sanders acknowledged these criticisms but did not fully defend Platner’s behavior.
  • The controversy is part of the public discussion during Maine’s Senate election.
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