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Fetterman Refuses to Back Maine Candidate Amid Nazi Tattoo Controversy

6/10/2026

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Senator John Fetterman declined to defend Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, citing explicit online messages and a Nazi-linked tattoo.
Fetterman noted Platner’s Kik activity, lack of minor safeguards, and that despite the controversies the candidate has endorsements from Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
Graham Platner says he will prioritize functional Senate relationships, a populist outsider push to flip the Republican-held seat and spur ballot-replacement speculation.

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Senator John Fetterman declined to defend Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, citing explicit online messages and a Nazi-linked tattoo.
Fetterman noted Platner’s Kik activity, lack of minor safeguards, and that despite the controversies the candidate has endorsements from Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
Graham Platner says he will prioritize functional Senate relationships, a populist outsider push to flip the Republican-held seat and spur ballot-replacement speculation.