Graham Platner Hit by Fresh Wave of Allegations Ahead of Maine Primary
Maine Democrat Graham Platner, who is facing a statewide primary next week, is facing a fresh wave of allegations about his treatment of several women he dated and the controversy surrounding his Nazi tattoo.
TL;DR
- Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat running in a statewide primary, faces new allegations of mistreatment of women he dated.
- A New York Times report details multiple women's accounts of his intimidating, disturbing, and aggressive actions.
- One woman, Lyndsey Fifield, also suggested Platner lied about not knowing the meaning of his Nazi Totenkopf tattoo.
- Platner's campaign disputed many allegations but did not push back on past "rape" comments; he attributed past behavior to alcohol and a "dark period."
- The allegations undermine Platner's recent assurances to senators, including Bernie Sanders, that no more would surface.
- Senator John Fetterman expressed doubt about Platner's chances in the general election due to these issues.
- Platner is on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 9.