Democrat blasted by left and right after softening stance on scandal-hit Maine candidate
Rep. Jake Auchincloss faced criticism from both the left and right after he softened his stance on Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate from Maine. Initially, Auchincloss condemned Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo but later clarified that he was not endorsing Platner's opponent, leading to backlash. The controversy highlights the challenges Democrats face in balancing party unity with addressing candidate controversies.
- ▪Rep. Jake Auchincloss initially denounced Graham Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo as 'personally disqualifying.'
- ▪After softening his stance, Auchincloss faced backlash from both leftists and conservatives.
- ▪Critics argue that Auchincloss's position undermines Democratic efforts to regain control of the Senate.
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Politics Democrat blasted by left and right after softening stance on scandal-hit Maine candidate Leftists called Rep Auchincloss' position 'totally incoherent,' while conservatives said he's 'bending the knee' By Adam Pack Fox News Published May 27, 2026 9:26am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Graham Platner faces backlash over controversial past posts Former Dr. Jill Biden spokesperson Michael LaRosa and former NRSC senior advisor Matt Whitlock analyze the fallout from Maine Democratic U.S.
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