Top Democrat Attacks Graham Platner Over Nazi Tattoo: ‘Own It’
Summary
A House Democrat, Representative Brad Schneider, criticized Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner for having a tattoo linked to Nazi symbolism and said Platner should admit it. The controversy adds to concerns within the Democratic Party about Platner’s suitability as a candidate in a close race against Republican Susan Collins.Key Facts
- Graham Platner is running for Senate in Maine against incumbent Susan Collins.
- Platner has a skull-and-crossbones tattoo resembling the Nazi "Totenkopf" symbol linked to Hitler’s SS forces.
- Platner claims he got the tattoo in 2007 and did not know its Nazi meaning at the time.
- Some former partners said Platner knew the tattoo’s Nazi connection and called it “my Totenkopf,” which he denies.
- Representative Brad Schneider, a Jewish Democrat, said Platner should own the tattoo issue and will not support his candidacy.
- Other Democrats, including Senator John Fetterman, have also criticized Platner over this controversy.
- Platner faces other controversies, including allegations of sending explicit messages during his marriage and past social media posts.
- Despite these issues, Platner is backed by progressive Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and is expected to win the Democratic primary in Maine.
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