Bill Maher Endorses Maine Democrat Graham Platner Despite Nazi Tattoo and Abuse Allegations
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 13
Bill Maher Endorses Maine Democrat Graham Platner Despite Nazi Tattoo and Abuse Allegations
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 13
Summary
Bill Maher urged Maine voters to back Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, saying a Democratic Senate is worth supporting him despite what Maher called Platner’s “scary” record.
Two reasons drove the endorsement: Maher said Democrats need Maine to help retake the Senate, and argued voters increasingly elect flawed candidates who reflect the country’s broader dysfunction.
Platner has faced scrutiny over abuse allegations from ex-girlfriends, remarks about raping a home invader to assert dominance, and past posts on race, police and communism.
The controversy also includes a chest tattoo resembling the Nazi Totenkopf symbol; Maher mocked Platner’s history but still said Mainers should vote for him.
Platner won the Democratic nomination earlier this week and is set to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November, with the race seen as important to Senate control.