Stefany Shaheen Dodges Questions on Platner Scandal as Aide Wields Donut at Reporter
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 3
Stefany Shaheen Dodges Questions on Platner Scandal as Aide Wields Donut at Reporter
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 3
Summary
Stefany Shaheen declined to answer when an America Rising tracker asked whether she supported Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner after allegations he sent sexually explicit messages to up to 12 women.
A Shaheen campaign staffer repeatedly shoved a donut into the camera during the exchange, appearing to disrupt the questioning as Shaheen stayed silent.
Platner has faced a widening string of controversies over the past year, including the messaging scandal, inflammatory old Reddit posts and scrutiny over a tattoo resembling the Nazi-era Totenkopf symbol.
Republicans quickly used Shaheen's silence against her in New Hampshire's open 1st District race, while her campaign did not immediately comment.
The episode lands as top Democrats including Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren continue backing Platner, arguing Senate control outweighs the scandal.