Maine, Bernie Sanders and Senate
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Sen. Bernie Sanders is doubling down on his support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, saying there might be "one or two more important issues" than the Marine veteran's tattoos. "I'm not overly impressed by a squad of media running around saying,
Democrats are split over Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after resurfaced Reddit posts and a viral video showing a tattoo resembling a Nazi “Death’s Head” emblem reignited scrutiny of his past.
Axios published a video revealing that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has a skull and crossbones tattoo on his chest, a symbol that has been linked to Nazi paramilitary organizations.
Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is refusing to drop his adamant support for Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite
Maine senate hopeful Graham Platner’s campaign is facing an increasingly uphill battle as additional past comments by the candidate – who earned Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont’s endorsement – continue to surface.
Marine earned plaudits from some Democrats. Now his comments risk their chances of defeating incumbent Republican senator