AP News reports that Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin stated that controversial online comments made by U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner were wrong and offensive but not disqualifying. The comments, revealed in old Reddit posts, appeared to endorse political violence and criticize various groups. Platner has since apologized, citing post-traumatic stress disorder and depression experienced after leaving the Army, and has highlighted other posts showing his support for veterans and criticism of discrimination. Despite the controversy, some Democratic leaders continue to support Platner, while his political director resigned in response to the unearthed posts.
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Maine Democrat Platner Stays in Senate Race After Reddit Posts Surface, Apologizes
AP News reports that Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin stated that controversial online comments made by U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner were wrong and offensive but not disqualifying. The comments, revealed in old Reddit posts, appeared to endorse political violence and criticize various groups. Platner has since apologized, citing post-traumatic stress disorder and depression experienced after leaving the Army, and has highlighted other posts showing his support for veterans and criticism of discrimination. Despite the controversy, some Democratic leaders continue to support Platner, while his political director resigned in response to the unearthed posts.
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