Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna provided a qualified defense of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on June 7, 2026. Khanna stated that Platner's past actions, which he described as misogynistic and shameful, were not surprising to many in Maine. Platner, a former Marine and oyster farmer, is running to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming November election. He has faced allegations regarding sending sexually explicit messages to women while married and has a tattoo associated with Nazi themes.
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Ro Khanna expresses support for Graham Platner's Senate campaign despite past controversies
On June 7, 2026, Congressman Ro Khanna defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, acknowledging his past actions as misogynistic and shameful. Platner is campaigning against Republican Senator Susan Collins and has faced multiple allegations, including sending inappropriate messages and having a controversial tattoo.
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