Ro Khanna says he supports Graham Platner’s bid for Senate despite ‘shameful’ actions
Democratic congressman issues qualified defense of Maine candidate in his bid to unseat Republican Susan Collins Progressive Democratic congressman Ro Khanna issued a qualified defense of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Sunday, saying “his actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong, but they didn’t come as a surprise to a lot of the folks in Maine.” The former Marine-turned-oyster farmer, who is campaigning to unseat the state’s Republican senator
Representative Ro Khanna has voiced support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, despite acknowledging "shameful" and "misogynistic" past actions by the candidate. Platner, a Democrat challenging Republican Senator Susan Collins, has faced scrutiny over allegations including sending sexually explicit messages to women while married and a Nazi-themed tattoo. Khanna stated that these actions were not surprising to many in Maine, suggesting a degree of public awareness regarding Platner's history.
This endorsement highlights internal Democratic Party dynamics and the complex vetting process for candidates facing significant personal controversies.
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