Van Hollen defends Platner over controversial past: ‘People should have second chances’
Van Hollen said Platner has apologized, received help for PTSD and remains competitive in the Maine race despite past posts and a controversial tattoo.
- On Thursday, Sen. Chris Van Hollen defended Maine Senate frontrunner Graham Platner, saying the military veteran has learned from his mistakes despite controversial social media posts and a Nazi-like tattoo.
- Platner, an oyster farmer and military veteran, said he was 'struggling deeply' following tours in Iraq and Afghanistan when he made offensive remarks and received the tattoo, which he claims represents American military culture.
- Emerson College polling from March found 57% of voters dislike Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, while fewer than four in 10 view Platner negatively, indicating the Democrat remains competitive in the Maine Senate race.
- Van Hollen predicted Platner will 'shake things up,' noting the candidate attracts blue-collar and tribal voters unhappy with current conditions after Gov. Janet Mills dropped out of the primary.
- As Platner prepares to secure the Democratic nomination next month, his ability to appeal to a broad coalition remains central to his challenge against Collins despite ongoing scrutiny over his past conduct.
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Van Hollen defends Platner over controversial past: ‘People should have second chances’
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Thursday defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who has faced criticism for past controversial online posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, saying that “people should have second chances.” Van Hollen addressed Platner in an interview with Punchbowl News when co-host Jake Sherman said, “The dude has…
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