Source: Fox News
Summary
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faced questions from reporters as he arrived for a meeting at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee amid an alleged sexting scandal and criticism over resurfaced online posts. Platner did not respond to questions about the controversies and instead stated that people care about his fighting for their hospitals, paychecks, and kids. His wife Amy Gertner defended him in a video, saying that spreading gossip instead of talking about real issues is shameful. Platner’s campaign confirmed sexually-explicit messages to Politico, and he has an active account on an anonymous messaging app. Deleted online posts and a Nazi-linked tattoo have added to the controversies surrounding Platner’s bid for U.S. Senate.
Our Reading
As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Graham Platner arrives for a meeting, surrounded by reporters. He exits a car, and they ask questions. He does not respond. He ignores them, as if they are not there. His wife defends him in a video, saying that spreading gossip is shameful. Platner’s campaign confirms the allegations, and he still has an active account on an anonymous messaging app. The controversies surrounding Platner’s bid for U.S. Senate continue to grow. Platner’s silence speaks louder than his words.
Author: Evan Null
Platner’s Scandal-Plagued Campaign
Platner’s campaign has been plagued by controversies, including an alleged sexting scandal, criticism over resurfaced online posts, and a Nazi-linked tattoo.
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Meeting
Platner arrived for a meeting at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, where he was met with questions from reporters. He did not respond to their questions.
Gertner’s Defense
Amy Gertner, Platner’s wife, defended him in a video, saying that spreading gossip instead of talking about real issues is shameful.
Platner’s Online Presence
Platner has an active account on an anonymous messaging app, which has drawn criticism from child safety advocates. The profile contains a sexually suggestive photo of Platner posing shirtless with only a towel wrapped around his waist.
The Road to the U.S. Senate
Platner will appear on the ballot alongside David Costello in the Democratic Senate primary in Maine. Voters will decide on June 9 who will face incumbent five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
