Democrats like Schumer, back Platner's scandal-riddled Senate bid
- Maine's Democratic Senate candidate, Platner, has a history including a Nazi SS tattoo, racist and homophobic remarks, explicit texts to women, alleged violence, and controversial statements on rape victims and veterans, which he attributes to PTSD from military service.
- Platner runs with official Democratic Party backing and support from figures like Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ro Khanna, leading to criticism from veterans and others.
- Other candidates highlighted as radical include Adam Hamawy, affiliated with Omar Abdel-Rahman, and Abdul El-Sayed, supported by a radical podcaster.
- The article criticizes the Democratic Party for endorsing such candidates, arguing it prioritizes winning over decency and constitutional values.
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Democrats like Schumer, back Platner's scandal-riddled Senate bid
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