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Senators Back Maine Candidate Amid Nazi Tattoo, Abuse Claims

7/9/2026

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Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Representative Ro Khanna, and Veterans for Responsible Leadership defended Graham Platner (Democratic candidate in Maine) after evidence of his Nazi tattoo and alleged partner abuse.
Critics said supporters attacked accuser Lyndsey Fifield, a conservative, and ignored Jewish victims tied to the tattoo's organization.
Most Maine Democratic voters still chose Graham Platner, indicating they lacked information, dismissed the claims, or prioritized defeating Governor Janet Mills.

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Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Representative Ro Khanna, and Veterans for Responsible Leadership defended Graham Platner (Democratic candidate in Maine) after evidence of his Nazi tattoo and alleged partner abuse.
Critics said supporters attacked accuser Lyndsey Fifield, a conservative, and ignored Jewish victims tied to the tattoo's organization.
Most Maine Democratic voters still chose Graham Platner, indicating they lacked information, dismissed the claims, or prioritized defeating Governor Janet Mills.