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Progressives Fast-Track Graham Platner Amid Nazi Tattoo, Rape Allegations

7/7/2026

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Progressive strategists fast-tracked Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate, because his working-class image fit their “central casting” ideal.
Morris Katz and Dan Moraff selected Platner after minutes of conversation, citing his baritone voice and hands-on video persona.
Investigations uncovered Platner’s inflammatory Reddit posts, a tattoo linked to Nazi war criminals, and sexting while married.
A Politico report alleges Platner raped Jenny Racicot in 2021, a claim he calls categorically untrue.

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Story summary

Progressive strategists fast-tracked Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate, because his working-class image fit their “central casting” ideal.
Morris Katz and Dan Moraff selected Platner after minutes of conversation, citing his baritone voice and hands-on video persona.
Investigations uncovered Platner’s inflammatory Reddit posts, a tattoo linked to Nazi war criminals, and sexting while married.
A Politico report alleges Platner raped Jenny Racicot in 2021, a claim he calls categorically untrue.