Fetterman tells those who backed Platner to "sit it out" on a possible replacement
Summary
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said Democrats who supported Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite his scandals should not help choose a replacement if Platner drops out. Fetterman criticized his colleagues for backing Platner after troubling past comments, a tattoo linked to a Nazi symbol, and sexual assault allegations.Key Facts
- Graham Platner is a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine facing multiple scandals.
- Platner made problematic internet comments years ago and admitted to having a tattoo linked to a Nazi symbol.
- A woman who dated Platner accused him of sexual assault in 2021; Platner denied this.
- These scandals caused many top Democrats to withdraw their support for Platner.
- Senator Bernie Sanders recommended Platner step aside and said he discussed this with him.
- Fetterman blamed party members, including Sanders, for supporting Platner and called for them to be held accountable.
- Fetterman asked Sanders to apologize to the victims.
- The issue concerns the U.S. Senate election in Maine and potential candidate replacement.
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