US EditionDem Maine Senate Candidate with Nazi Tattoo Called Jesus a 'Zombie,' Mary a 'Skank'
- Graham Platner, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Maine, made a Reddit post in 2012 where he called Jesus a "zombie" and Mary a "skank," which has resurfaced amid his campaign controversies.
- Platner has a chest tattoo resembling a Nazi Totenkopf symbol, which he claims to have altered after learning its significance, sparking criticism and loss of some campaign supporters.
- Despite these controversies, Platner leads significantly in polls against Maine Governor Janet Mills and retains endorsements from Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
- Republicans and some Democrats have condemned Platner's past remarks and tattoo, but he has apologized and attributes some offenses to a past state of disillusionment.
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Dem Maine Senate candidate with Nazi tattoo called Jesus a 'zombie,' Mary a 'skank'
"I've spent 8 years in the infantry, Marine Corps and Army, and I've been about as crudely atheist as one can be the entire time (zombie jesus jokes and Mary sucking at covering up being a skank, as examples)." The comment came in response to a 2012 post in the subreddit r/politics that spoke…
Graham Platner referred to Jesus 'zombie' and Mary 'skank' jokes in old Reddit post
Graham Platner referred to jokes about a “zombie” Jesus and his mother Mary being a “skank” in an old post on Reddit. The comment appeared to be in response to a 2008 lawsuit filed by U.S. soldier Jeremy Hall, who alleged he was denied promotion within the U.S. Army because of his atheism. Platner cast doubt on the validity of Hall’s claim in the Reddit post, made on Sept. 11, 2012, saying, “I’ve spent 8 years in the infantry, Marine Corps and A…
Dem Maine Senate candidate with Nazi tattoo called Jesus a ‘zombie,’ Mary a ‘skank’
"I've spent 8 years in the infantry, Marine Corps and Army, and I've been about as crudely atheist as one can be the entire time (zombie jesus jokes and Mary sucking at covering up being a skank, as examples)."
Graham Platner Under Fire For Posts Calling Jesus A ‘Zombie,’ Virgin Mary A ‘Skank’
Democrat Under Fire For Posts Calling Jesus A ‘Zombie,’ Virgin Mary A ‘Skank’Cameron ArcandDaily WireApril 2, 2026 Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner referred to Jesus as a “zombie” and the Virgin Mary as a “skank” in a resurfaced Reddit post from 2012. Platner has already faced scrutiny for past comments made on the social media platform over a decade ago, which he has apologized for, as it’s become the subject of campaign adverti…
Mocking Jesus and the Virgin Mary? Scandal strikes again for Maine Democrat Senate candidate who may have had a Nazi tattoo
Graham Platner, a middle-aged oyster farmer and Marine veteran, is running as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate in Maine, hoping to beat Democratic Gov. Janet Mills in the June 9 primary and to ultimately unseat the Republican incumbent, Sen. Susan Collins, in the general election.Platner — who says he's "running against the billionaire class that owns [Susan Collins] and all of Washington" — has not only survived but thrived in the face of numerou…
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