Democrats go all-in for Mr. Nazi Tattoo
Graham Platner, a phony populist, rebranded rich kid, and self-described communist, is now the Democrats’ presumptive nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine. Barring unforeseen events, he will face centrist Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) in November’s general election. He currently leads her in the polling average (though it’s always worth noting that Collins famously trailed in every single public poll before comfortably winning reelection in 2020).
TL;DR
- Graham Platner is the presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine.
- He is described as a "phony populist," "rebranded rich kid," and "self-described communist."
- Platner has a Nazi tattoo, which supporters claim is from a "rough period" or that he didn't understand its meaning.
- A conservative writer notes the "Totenkopf" tattoo's specific connection to Nazi SS guards at concentration camps.
- Platner claims he was "appalled" to learn of the Nazi symbolism, initially stating he thought it was a generic skull.
- A CNN investigation found Platner acknowledged the Nazi connection for years in private conversations and online postings.
- His former campaign manager quit and refused to sign a nondisclosure agreement.
- He is expected to face Sen. Susan Collins in the general election.