Sen. Chris Murphy comments on Graham Platner's explicit texts

Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) stated on Sunday that Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate in Maine’s Senate race, 'made mistakes' following reports of sexually explicit texts found by his wife on his phone. Platner's wife, Amy Gertner, informed the campaign about his extramarital engagements, which led to questions about Platner's character. Murphy noted that while he had not closely followed the situation, he acknowledged Platner's military service and his campaign positions. He emphasized the contrast between Platner and his opponent, Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), suggesting that Platner's military background demonstrates his dedication to the country. Gertner defended her husband, stating she 'knows who she married.' The explicit texts are part of a series of controversies surrounding Platner, who is running on an anti-establishment platform. Additionally, resurfaced posts from a Reddit account have raised concerns about his campaign, including derogatory comments about a soldier who was shot in combat. Platner attributed his past opinions to post-traumatic stress disorder from his military service.