Platner Bragged of Nazi Tattoo, Physically Threatened Ex, New York Times Report Says
The report cites more than two dozen interviews and renews scrutiny of Platner’s conduct as he faces backlash over past controversies.
- The New York Times reported Thursday that Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's romantic history includes allegations of physical altercations, based on interviews with more than two dozen people, including six women.
- Lyndsey Fifield, one of the women interviewed, alleged Platner bragged about a tattoo of a Nazi symbol years ago, challenging his longstanding claim that he didn't know the "Totenkopf" symbol's significance.
- Platner's campaign denied the physical altercation allegations, characterizing Fifield as a Republican operative, while these claims follow reporting from the Times and Wall Street Journal last weekend about sexually explicit texts.
- Platner remains the presumed Democratic nominee for the Senate race against Susan Collins and will appear on the ballot in Tuesday's primary election alongside Brunswick Democrat David Costello and Gov. Janet Mills.
- While facing scrutiny from party leadership and undecided voters, Platner maintains a strong following in Maine, with many supporters indicating they will continue backing him despite the accumulation of controversial reports.
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Women romantically linked to Platner describe ‘toxic,’ ‘unsettling’ conduct: New York Times
Several women who were romantically involved with Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner described their relationships to The New York Times as “unsettling” and “toxic,” the latest scandal to rock his campaign for a seat long coveted by Democrats. Platner has faced a growing heap of scrutiny over his past, including recent reports that the…
Woman-hating Graham Platner made twisted rape comments and lied about Nazi tattoo, ex-girlfriends reveal
Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner once twisted an ex-girlfriend's arm -- and fantasized about killing people and raping intruders, according to a slew of women who've come forward to out his creepy behavior.
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Platner bragged of Nazi tattoo, physically threatened ex, New York Times report says
The latest scandalous report on Platner comes after weekend reporting on sexually explicit texts he had previously sent several women.
Sunny Hostin vows to hold her nose and vote for known ‘cheater, antisemite, liar, racist and homophobe’
The twisted mantra: “Vote Blue no matter who” is alive and well on ABC’s “The View.” The show’s hosts erupted in a spat after co-host Sunny Hostin made the case for Maine to vote for embattled Democrat Graham Platner, who’s running to unseat Republican Susan Collins in the U.S. Senate. Platner has become known well-beyond Maine’s borders for widespread and credible allegations and evidence against him for racism, anti-Semitism, public sexual dev…
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