Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign is hemorrhaging credibility as new revelations emerge about his disturbing anti-Christian social media posts, adding fuel to the fire of his already explosive Nazi tattoo scandal.
The 41-year-old oyster farmer and Marine veteran, who's challenging Democratic Gov. Janet Mills in the June primary before taking on Republican Sen. Susan Collins, can't seem to escape the growing list of controversies plaguing his Senate bid. Platner sports a Totenkopf tattoo—a skull and crossbones symbol infamously worn by Nazi SS units—which he's desperately tried to explain away as his campaign implodes.
But the Nazi imagery is just the beginning. Patriots across Maine are now discovering Platner's history of mocking Christianity, including posts that appear to ridicule Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary. For a candidate trying to portray himself as a moderate alternative to corporate Democrats, these revelations paint a picture of someone completely out of touch with Maine's values.
"Maine Democrat and candidate for the U.S. Senate Graham Platner's history continues to plague his efforts to portray a more moderate image to voters. Most notably, Platner has tried to explain away his Nazi tattoo -- a Totenkopf infamously adorned by..." one social media user noted, highlighting the candidate's ongoing struggles.
Incredibly, some Democrats are still defending this trainwreck. One supporter posted: "The 'risk' in the Senate Primary in Maine is sending another corporate, pathetic, and weak Democrat to lose to Susan Collins. The people of Maine understand that and that is why Graham Platner will be the state's next Senator."
Really? A candidate with Nazi tattoos and anti-Christian posts is somehow the answer to defeating Collins? This is the best the Maine Democratic Party can offer?
Reports suggest that "women in their 60s and beyond will likely play a key role in choosing which Democrat will face Senator Susan Collins." How exactly does the party think older, traditional Maine voters will react to a candidate who mocks their faith while sporting Nazi imagery?
This scandal perfectly encapsulates everything wrong with today's Democratic Party—a complete disconnection from American values and common decency. While President Trump's administration focuses on putting America First, Democrats are busy nominating candidates who mock Christianity and wear symbols associated with history's most evil regime.
Maine voters deserve better than choosing between a scandal-ridden extremist and establishment politicians. Will Republicans capitalize on this Democratic disaster, or will Collins face a gift-wrapped opportunity to secure another term?