Summary
A former staff member of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner claims she was offered $15,000 to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) before leaving the campaign. Platner, who is running as a Democrat, faces controversies involving past Reddit posts and a tattoo linked to Nazi symbols. Despite these issues, a recent poll showed Platner leading in the Democratic primary.
Key Facts
- Graham Platner's former political director, Genevieve McDonald, says she was offered $15,000 to sign an NDA, but she declined the offer.
- Platner's campaign stated the payment was standard severance, not linked to an NDA requirement.
- Platner is competing against Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic primary for a Senate seat.
- The primary vote is crucial for Democrats aiming to regain control of the Senate, where Republicans currently have a 53-47 majority.
- Controversies involving Platner include old Reddit posts and a tattoo that resembles a Nazi symbol.
- Platner has apologized for these controversies, claiming he was unaware of the Nazi connection to the tattoo.
- A recent poll indicates Platner is ahead of Mills, with 58% of likely Democratic voters showing support for him.
