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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is under fire for old Reddit posts filled with crude, offensive remarks—including comments about tipping and sexual assault victims—and a controversial chest tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol. Platner admits the posts were angry and immature, crediting therapy and conversations with female veterans for his personal evolution. He says the tattoo was a spontaneous decision with fellow Marines, unaware of its symbolism until recently, and has since covered it. Platner claims these attacks are politically motivated, aimed at blocking his candidacy amid a crowded field, and insists his campaign remains strong. But rival Democratic candidate Jordan Wood demands he withdraw, arguing his past disqualifies him from representing Democrats’ moral stance. Platner stands by his journey, citing endorsements from Bernie Sanders, and says he’s proud of who he is today.

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