Debbie Dingell declines to support Graham Platner amid controversy

4 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 4

In a Saturday CNN interview, the Michigan Democrat said Maine voters and the November outcome would determine whether Platner remains viable.
Dingell said she was deeply upset by posts in which Platner criticized rape victims, called himself a communist, attacked police and drew scrutiny over a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol.
The comments come as Maine's Democratic Senate primary tightens after Governor Janet Mills left the race, increasing focus on candidate electability and party divisions before the general election.

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