Auchincloss denies backing Collins over Platner in Maine race
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) denied claims he was supporting Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) in Maine’s Senate race after backlash to his opposition to Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s bid.
TL;DR
- Rep. Jake Auchincloss denied claims he was supporting Republican Sen. Susan Collins by opposing Democratic candidate Graham Platner.
- Auchincloss cited Platner's controversial tattoo, resembling a Nazi symbol, and his commentary as "personally disqualifying."
- Democrats accused Auchincloss of indirectly aiding Collins's reelection bid and undermining efforts to retake the Senate.
- Auchincloss rejected the accusations, reaffirming his track record of supporting Democrats and calling Collins a "rubber stamp for the worst admin in history."
- Political strategists and a rival candidate criticized Auchincloss's stance, questioning his commitment to a Democratic majority and the funding of his PAC.