<p>Guy Benson, a columnist for the <em>Washington Examiner</em>, criticized Democrats for their backlash against Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), who expressed concerns about Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate from Maine.</p>
<p>During an appearance on Fox Business’s <em>The Bottom Line</em>, Benson stated, "They are eating him alive on the Left." Auchincloss had previously described Platner’s tattoo, which features a Nazi symbol, as "personally disqualifying." He reiterated this sentiment in a recent interview, stating, "If it were me I’d vote for someone else in the Maine Democratic primary."</p>
<p>In October, Platner faced criticism after a photo of his tattoo circulated online. In a separate interview, he claimed, "I am not a secret Nazi." Platner also made several now-deleted posts on Reddit, which included references to an "armed working class," and later apologized for those posts.</p>
<p>Benson remarked on Auchincloss's position, suggesting that he found some of Platner's actions unacceptable. He further commented on the Democratic Party's stance, saying they advocate for putting "country over party," but often do not apply this principle to their own members.</p>
<p>If Platner secures the Democratic nomination, he will compete against Republican Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming election. The Maine Senate primary is scheduled for June 9.</p>