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53. He is actively choosing to keep the tattoo.

Wed Oct 22, 2025, 08:53 PM

Oct 22

Rather than cover it up or remove it, as thousands upon thousands of people do all the time. It is not a youthful indiscretion. It is an ongoing advertisement of how he chooses to present himself.

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Do you support Janet Mills or Graham Platner for Maine Democratic senatorial candidate? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Oct 22 OP

I was interested in seeing Platner over the course of the primary Blue_Adept Oct 22 #1

I think Platner has major emotional stability issues. lostincalifornia Oct 22 #4

I'm just baffled at people seemingly okay with normalizing nazi tattoos Blue_Adept Oct 22 #6

No one is doing that leftstreet Oct 22 #7

It should also be disqualifying Shrek Oct 22 #9

To me, there's an element of plausible deniability on the tattoo EdmondDantes_ Oct 22 #20

He minimized sexual assault and suggested Black people were penurious DemocratSinceBirth Oct 22 #22

Yep. He's got a lot that's problematic EdmondDantes_ Oct 22 #26

He has a lot of issues. DemocratSinceBirth Oct 22 #33

I don't see any difference between JustAnotherGen Oct 22 #41

It lets us know who our allies are Keepthesoulalive Saturday #110

Penurious. Wednesdays Monday #159

I also have not seen it in ANY resolution, and I get the feeling that ... Bluetus Oct 22 #66

What has he done Keepthesoulalive Saturday #109

We should be demanding real plans and real goals from EVERY candidate Bluetus Saturday #111

I asked Keepthesoulalive Saturday #112

It is a fair question of any candidate Bluetus Sunday #113

Please tell me Keepthesoulalive Sunday #114

If you are looking for school board, county party chair, dogcatcher Bluetus Sunday #117

I am not concerned about age Keepthesoulalive Sunday #126

It is not a binary choice Bluetus Sunday #147

I understand racism is not important to some people Keepthesoulalive Sunday #150

I didn't say we should ignore it Bluetus Monday #156

Again I'm asking for credentials Keepthesoulalive Monday #157

Yes! betsuni Monday #161

"I can excuse the reddit posts" Blue_Adept Oct 22 #10

Well, the party will miss you leftstreet Oct 22 #12

Yes, they are obamanut2012 Oct 22 #34

Meh leftstreet Oct 22 #38

He is actively choosing to keep the tattoo. iemanja Oct 22 #53

Since when ??? I heard he stated that he would have it removed... Jack Valentino Friday #100

He had it done over on Tuesday iemanja Friday #101

yeah.... and was hardly ever shirtless in public where anyone would see it, either... Jack Valentino Saturday #105

He didn't have to get that tattoo, Jack Quiet Em Saturday #108

He did this and wrote the other things as an adult karynnj Oct 22 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author leftstreet Oct 22 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Oct 22 #50

Yes. Big Blue Marble Oct 22 #32

According to his wiki bio, he was diagnosed with PTSD after his niyad Monday #155

The Fetterman syndrome Bluetus Oct 22 #14

Like I said, there's something like 8 people running in the primary Blue_Adept Oct 22 #16

Plattner looks like a drip-drip-drip candidate Bluetus Oct 22 #21

"Out of touch?" DFW Oct 22 #61

This message was self-deleted by its author questionseverything Oct 22 #31

she's 77 now Blue_Adept Oct 22 #40

People aren't voting until 2026 iemanja Oct 22 #54

They have had younger candidates and they lost JI7 Oct 22 #56

Youth isn't the only requirement Bluetus Oct 22 #59

They vote for Collins because she brings home the "pork". JI7 Oct 22 #67

It is the job of the challenger to show that Collins is actually aiding Trump Bluetus Oct 22 #69

You assume people share your views JI7 Oct 22 #70

Funny you should say that, because there is a new poll Bluetus Friday #93

Their actions say more with repeatedly reelecting Susan Collins JI7 Friday #96

What choices have they really had? Bluetus Friday #97

There are clear differences between the candidates JI7 Friday #98

Platner is being confronted with his own words and actions. Quiet Em Friday #99

Much like Maine is nothing like New York City... Jack Valentino Saturday #104

It is not ok to sport Nazi tattoos and say extremely disparaging things in Maine or in NYC Quiet Em Saturday #106

Who has a better chance of winning ? JI7 Oct 22 #2

The governor - by at least ten to one FBaggins Sunday #133

Through his disqualifying comments and behaviors I think Mills has the better chance. Climate Crusader Oct 22 #3

According to the latest polls womanofthehills Sunday #115

I'm going with someone who is younger and has served in Autumn Oct 22 #5

The question is, has he really overcome his demons? Bluetus Oct 22 #17

Right, Fetterman had some red flags we were willing to look past. Not anymore uponit7771 Sunday #135

Right, Fetterman had some red flags we were willing to look past. Not anymore uponit7771 Sunday #136

wow obamanut2012 Oct 22 #35

Younger and with military experience DFW Oct 22 #46

Some people will vote for the worst candidate as long as he is awesomerwb1 Oct 23 #80

Yep. There is a reason I vote "establishment" even though I am progressive. nt Blasphemer Oct 22 #48

I am too because he is very anti- genocide womanofthehills Sunday #116

I was impressed when he said that he shit talked and posted about things he knew nothing Autumn Sunday #124

Same thought crime Sunday #140

I know there would be a hell of a lot I would have to be held accountable for. Autumn Sunday #143

Shoot, there are conversations I had LAST WEEK Wednesdays Monday #160

"..he said that he shit talked and posted about things he knew nothing about when he was in the infantry." EX500rider Monday #165

He has a Nazi tattoo on his chest Quiet Em Sunday #149

Tulsi Gabbard was the True Progressive anti-war candidate running against the party (Democrats are the REAL warmongers) betsuni Sunday #152

I'm not registered to vote in Maine n/t Shrek Oct 22 #8

Nor am I, but we can offer an opinion... n/t hlthe2b Oct 22 #24

I support Mills Just_Vote_Dem Oct 22 #13

Mills' CV seems more productive, substantial and much less problematic Torchlight Oct 22 #15

While I would like to see a younger candidate, Mills avebury Oct 22 #18

While I would like to see a younger candidate, Mills avebury Oct 22 #19

Her age seems to be the only issue for folks... Well, she appears completely healthy & hlthe2b Oct 22 #23

blackwater + nazi tattoo waddirum Oct 22 #25

The Blackwater past employment also pesters me LetMyPeopleVote Oct 23 #87

Don't live in Maine so my support will be purely based on what policies they are pushing. So far, Platner's Nanjeanne Oct 22 #27

Too soon eShirl Oct 22 #28

Can we pick "orher"? Ritabert Oct 22 #29

Definitely opp research attacks being dropped JCMach1 Oct 22 #30

The decision is up to the Democratic voters in Maine. yardwork Oct 22 #36

Yes, but the Whole Country has a Cha Oct 22 #51

True. Good for you, Cha! yardwork Oct 23 #78

Remember Mills was one of the first leaders to stand up to Trump Big Blue Marble Oct 22 #37

1 - I'm not in state JustAnotherGen Oct 22 #39

Jordan Wood has the 2nd highest campaign donations so far (close behind Platner) according to Wikipedia eShirl Oct 22 #42

I'm impressed by his fundraising numbers (small dollar donors) JustAnotherGen Oct 22 #43

Might consider Platner MaineBlueBear Oct 22 #44

he got it made into a different tattoo, celtic style dog eShirl Oct 22 #45

On Tuesday iemanja Oct 22 #55

I'm not arguing in favor of him. n/t eShirl Oct 22 #57

Agree. I like this response from Keith Olberman MaineBlueBear Oct 23 #73

Says the guy Kali999 Oct 23 #81

lolol Celerity Oct 23 #86

Hmm, a Cu róisín_dubh Monday #163

Removing the tattoo doesn't erase the fact he had it nini Oct 22 #58

Some of these criticisms seem really knee-jerk Bluetus Oct 22 #60

I guess it depends how familiar you are with nazi symbols EX500rider Oct 22 #63

The tattoo, after modification, looks nothing like that. Bluetus Oct 22 #64

Have you seen any evidence that he denies that's what was on his chest for 18 years? EX500rider Oct 22 #65

WTF? Is that your argument? Bluetus Oct 22 #68

You apparently haven't read a much about this cuz that's what the tattoo is EX500rider Oct 22 #71

Show me the picture Bluetus Oct 23 #74

So you think if he was accused of having a Nazi tattoo and didn't actually have one he might say so? EX500rider Oct 23 #75

That is exactly what he said. Bluetus Oct 23 #79

Saying I didn't realize it was a Nazi tattoo is actually acknowledging it is a Nazi tattoo EX500rider Oct 23 #82

So you are not going to link to the picture? Bluetus Oct 23 #84

Here you go Blue_Adept Oct 23 #85

Thank you. There is some resemblance to the Nazi usage Bluetus Oct 23 #90

Your ability to downplay this says more about you than anything else Blue_Adept Friday #91

"Vast majority" ? No. You are dead wrong about that. Bluetus Friday #92

You can do your own research EX500rider Oct 23 #89

The picture may not be obvious on your phone or a small monitor EX500rider Oct 23 #76

Here: sop Sunday #127

Bingo. And the controversy began soon after Mills jumped in. thought crime Sunday #138

You don't get to blame Governor Mills for this man's awful decisions and words. Quiet Em Sunday #142

Post removed Post removed Monday #162

You seem to be angry that Platner is being held accountable for what Platner himself did Quiet Em Monday #164

And there is an extreme bias against millennials and Gen-Xers Bluetus Sunday #145

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Yes, divisive talking point, fake martyrs pretending the Old Geezer Guard's coming to get them like in a zombie movie. betsuni Sunday #154

If Mills is the candidate thought crime Sunday #125

I like Janet Mills, but I prefer someone younger. Emile Oct 22 #47

She would be 79 at the beginning of her term. thought crime Sunday #123

Not Graham Platner Polybius Oct 22 #49

A Nazi tattoo is a no go for me. iemanja Oct 22 #52

The real nazis are gestapo on the streets DoBW Oct 22 #62

If Platner can prove to handle these revalations with enough evidence he has changed SSJVegeta Oct 23 #77

What kind of things could he do that would be significant enough to counter all karynnj Oct 23 #88

Mills is actually electable LetMyPeopleVote Oct 23 #83

She would be 79 when she took office in the Senate. Not an issue? thought crime Sunday #119

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Sunday #120

If MAGA voted for a Lefty who is clearly NOT a Nazi? Yeah, kinda funny. thought crime Sunday #137

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Sunday #139

You know what is fucking gross? Quiet Em Sunday #141

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Friday #94

Not looking good for Platner ... it's it? QueerDuck Friday #95

His very entitled rich kid credentials are giving me pause, as they should you. See link Hekate Friday #102

Check the credentials of the author of that linked article. thought crime Sunday #118

Can you expand a bit? Hekate Sunday #131

You linked to a post referring to an article written by a right-wing author criticizing Platner. thought crime Sunday #134

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Sunday #121

Too many questionable issues too fast for Platner. DinahMoeHum Friday #103

Neither. We have youth inspiring, will be 79 yr old Mills Hassler Saturday #107

Susan Collins is Not concerned... thought crime Sunday #122

Voted 'Other' for two reasons RandomNumbers Sunday #128

How long ago did he have the tattoo removed? n/t Stargleamer Sunday #129

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Sunday #130

This candidate's tattoo was inspired by someone you all look up to. . . Stargleamer Sunday #132

I would choose wood dsc Sunday #144

First Platner but now Mills mvd Sunday #146

Anyone that can beat Susan Collins kimbutgar Sunday #151

This polling made me smile LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #153

I thinik there is age discrimination... kentuck Monday #158