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Democrat Urges Primary Candidate to Withdraw Over Nazi Tattoo

10/28/2025

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Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) urged Graham Platner, a Maine Democratic Senate primary hopeful, to withdraw after Platner displayed a tattoo featuring Nazi imagery on WCVB’s On The Record.
Platner, who seeks to challenge incumbent Susan Collins, defended the tattoo as part of his journey.
Auchincloss also urged State Auditor Matt Dunlap to back incumbent Jared Golden in Maine's 2nd District to avoid aiding Republicans.

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Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) urged Graham Platner, a Maine Democratic Senate primary hopeful, to withdraw after Platner displayed a tattoo featuring Nazi imagery on WCVB’s On The Record.
Platner, who seeks to challenge incumbent Susan Collins, defended the tattoo as part of his journey.
Auchincloss also urged State Auditor Matt Dunlap to back incumbent Jared Golden in Maine's 2nd District to avoid aiding Republicans.