BROADCAST BIAS: Platner’s nomination exposes media double standards … again
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate, secured the Maine Senate primary despite multiple controversies including a Nazi tattoo and sexting allegations. Broadcast networks largely avoided reporting on these issues for months, only addressing them after new scandals emerged. The article argues this reflects a media double standard that typically highlights Republican scandals more prominently.
- ▪Platner’s nomination was marked by revelations of a Totenkopf tattoo linked to the Nazi SS, offensive social media posts, and a recent sexting scandal.
- ▪Broadcast networks such as CBS, NBC, and ABC delayed coverage of Platner’s controversies, with NPR’s story omitting the tattoo issue entirely.
- ▪The piece cites endorsements from figures like Senator Elizabeth Warren and notes that the New York Times reported allegations of toxic behavior from ex‑girlfriends.
- ▪The author contends that media outlets tend to focus on Republican candidates’ scandals, citing past examples like Christine O’Donnell, Todd Akin, and Herschel Walker.
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| Publication time | Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:28 -0400 |
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Opinion BROADCAST BIAS: Platner’s nomination exposes media double standards … again Networks largely ignored Nazi tattoo for months, only covering it when sexting and abuse allegations emerged By Tim Graham Fox News Published June 13, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video 'The View' co-hosts feud over Graham Platner, whether to support scandal-plagued Maine Democrat Some co-hosts of "The View" called out Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner as the panel remained divided about whether to support him after his Tuesday primary win. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Radical leftist Graham Platner easily seized the Democrat nomination for the U.S.
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