Moulton Says Platner's Nazi-Linked Tattoo Is Not Disqualifying in 1 Maine Senate Race
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Updated · Fox News · May 28
Moulton Says Platner's Nazi-Linked Tattoo Is Not Disqualifying in 1 Maine Senate Race
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 28
CNN remarks from Rep. Seth Moulton put him at odds with fellow Massachusetts Democrat Jake Auchincloss, saying Graham Platner admitted a mistake over his Nazi-linked tattoo and that it was not disqualifying.
Moulton instead called Sen. Susan Collins the race's only disqualifying figure, arguing Maine voters should decide whether the Democratic presumptive nominee deserves support.
Auchincloss had said Monday that Platner's tattoo and comments about it were personally disqualifying, then clarified Tuesday that he was not backing Collins and would still work to help Democrats retake the Senate.
Platner has faced months of scrutiny in the battleground contest over the tattoo and old Reddit posts containing offensive remarks about women and military officers, while Moulton has still not endorsed him.
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