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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