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  • testing whether Democrats are willing to play by the same rules
  • long thought to be a Trump-only phenomenon
  • some Democrats say the party shouldn't adopt the GOP's tolerance for scandal

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Graham Platner's Senate Campaign Faces Scrutiny Over Past Controversies

Graham Platner, a candidate for the Maine Senate seat, is under scrutiny for past controversies, including sexually explicit texts and a Nazi symbol tattoo. Despite these issues, he is gaining support in the Democratic primary following the withdrawal of his opponent, with recent polls showing him leading against Republican Senator Susan Collins. The race raises questions about voters' tolerance for scandal in politics.

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Graham Platner, a candidate for the Maine Senate seat, is under scrutiny for past controversies, including sexually explicit texts and a Nazi symbol tattoo. Despite these issues, he is gaining support in the Democratic primary following the withdrawal of his opponent, with recent polls showing him leading against Republican Senator Susan Collins. The race raises questions about voters' tolerance for scandal in politics.

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  • ✕ testing whether Democrats are willing to play by the same rules
  • ✕ long thought to be a Trump-only phenomenon
  • ✕ some Democrats say the party shouldn't adopt the GOP's tolerance for scandal

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Graham Platner tests Democrats' tolerance for scandal

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Graham Platner's Senate Campaign Faces Scrutiny Over Past Controversies