Time: Democrats Want Something Different, So They Choose a Nazi for Senate
Graham Platner, a controversial candidate for the Senate, has shifted from identifying as a Nazi to a communist revolutionary. His candidacy reflects a broader trend among Democrats seeking candidates with unconventional backgrounds and redemption narratives. Despite his radical past, many in the party view his differences as appealing in today's political climate.
- ▪Graham Platner has transitioned from a Nazi affiliation to identifying as a communist revolutionary.
- ▪His candidacy is seen as part of a trend where Democrats prefer candidates with flaws and unconventional backgrounds.
- ▪Platner's past and radical views have sparked debate about the direction of the Democratic Party.
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Time: Democrats Want Something Different, So They Choose a Nazi for Senate David Strom 2:00 PM | May 26, 2026 AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty Even I will concede that Graham Platner is no longer a Nazi. After all, he subsequently declared himself to be a communist revolutionary and now campaigns with Somali scammers who are ripping off Maine taxpayers, so he seems to have switched from allegiance to one totalitarian ideology to a different totalitarian ideology. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); Graham Platner defends saying violence with a gun is necessary:“You said quote, ‘An armed working class is a requirement for economic justice…’”“I don’t think it’s a very controversial…
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