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Jose Garcia

(3,357 posts) Mon Oct 27, 2025, 10:19 AM Oct 27

Scoop: Graham Platner's campaign manager is out [View all]

Source: Axios

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign manager is stepping down from his position, according to two people familiar with his plans.

Why it matters: Platner's bid, which was endorsed by progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), has been thrown into controversy because he once had a tattoo that looked like a Nazi symbol and made controversial social media posts in the past.

Zoom in: Kevin Brown, a longtime friend of Platner's who started as campaign manager last week, is leaving his role, the sources said.

Platner's former political director, Genevieve McDonald, also previously departed the campaign.

Read more: https://www.axios.com/2025/10/27/graham-platner-campaign-manager

Not a good sign when your campaign manager lasts less than one Scaramucci.

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Scoop: Graham Platner's campaign manager is out [View all] Jose Garcia Oct 27 OP

He wasn't prepared to run for the senate. yardwork Oct 27 #1

You aren't wrong, but with that said.... democratsruletheday Oct 27 #7

In that regards he sounds similar to someone we are all having to deal with as President currently. cstanleytech Oct 27 #8

Dead rocks don't bounce as Steve Schmidt always says. Irish_Dem Oct 27 #2

A couple of points: Miguelito Loveless Oct 27 #3

Yeah I wish they'd stop saying looks like a Nazi tattoo and say is a Nazi tattoo EX500rider Oct 27 #4

It's not so obviously identifiable as a Nazi tattoo. It's not a swastika. thesquanderer Oct 27 #9

Yes, it is Cirsium Oct 27 #11

I wouldn't have known quakerboy Oct 27 #15

OK Cirsium Oct 27 #17

Exactly, when called on it Miguelito Loveless Monday #38

He referred to himself as a totenkopf, so he knew. tblue37 Saturday #36

The Totenkopf is quite distinctive Miguelito Loveless Monday #37

re: "It is obviously identifiable to anyone who has any knowledge of the Holocaust at all" - not true. thesquanderer Friday #21

Oh, for crying out loud Cirsium Saturday #24

My own experience with Jewish classmates Miguelito Loveless Monday #39

Yes, it is -- please quit acting as an apologist for this guy and this symbol obamanut2012 Oct 27 #14

I'm not an apologist for anyone/anything here. But it is not so obviously a Nazi symbol. thesquanderer Friday #22

I would not characterize Miguelito Loveless Monday #40

He referred to it himself as a totenkopf. tblue37 Saturday #35

I've spent much of my life explaining why Dixiecrats weren't really Democrats. Now I gotta explain why a Nazi tatooed Silent Type Oct 27 #5

And, 5) GP had Another campaign manager Drop OUT.. Cha Saturday #30

Maine voters had better rethink their vote when those closest to him leave him. ancianita Oct 27 #6

This! FakeNoose Oct 27 #19

I'm not, either, though I was born in Bangor. No matter what polls say, the whole state has already voted for Mills ancianita Oct 27 #20

Planter has lost 3 campaign managers now.. Cha Saturday #27

You are absolutely correct, Cha. sheshe2 Saturday #33

Right? It will be Maine's Senator, But Cha Saturday #34

Three now. sheshe2 Saturday #31

I am not a Mainer either. sheshe2 Saturday #32

Now it's time for Platner to leave Wild blueberry Oct 27 #10

Thanks! JoeOtterbein Oct 27 #12

Those are two very significant departures. Maybe nepo-kid should depart as well. Hekate Oct 27 #13

There's 3 Top Campaign managers Leaving NOw... Cha Saturday #26

The end is near... QueerDuck Oct 27 #16

What happens in Croatia doesn't stay in Croatia. Reddit, either. betsuni Oct 27 #18

Another loss LetMyPeopleVote Saturday #23

TY LMPV.. I was just coming to post about Cha Saturday #25

This happened a few days ago. iemanja Saturday #28

I am glad he's crashing now Keepthesoulalive Saturday #29