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Reporter Asked Jeffries, Schumer and Warren About Platner's Deleted Posts and Guess What Happened Next

The article focuses on controversy surrounding Platner and the Democratic leaders who have endorsed his Senate campaign.

Reporter Asked Jeffries, Schumer and Warren About Platner's Deleted Posts and Guess What Happened Next
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 21, 2026
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Twitchy criticizes Democratic leaders for backing Senate candidate Graham Platner despite controversy over his tattoo and resurfaced social-media posts. It names Chuck Schumer, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders as endorsers and questions the leaders’ willingness to discuss the controversy.

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House Minority Leader questioned in connection with Democratic support for Platner

Jeffries's version of this story ↗
Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Minority Leader and Platner endorser

Schumer's version of this story ↗
Elizabeth Warren
D · MA · SEN

Senator and Platner endorser

Warren's version of this story ↗
Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Republican incumbent in the Maine Senate race

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator and Platner endorser

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Graham Platner’s Reddit Posts About Wounded Soldier Resurface

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, is facing renewed scrutiny after Reddit posts attributed to him resurfaced, including a post about a wounded soldier. The posts have drawn criticism during his campaign. Center outlets place the posts within the campaign’s political fallout, including ad efforts and responses from political leaders. Right-leaning outlets focus more on the insulting remarks and condemn Platner, often stressing criticism from Republicans.

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