Hot Takes: Ruben Gallego’s Painfully Cringe Graham Platner Defense Confirms Just How Low Dems Have Sunk
Senator Ruben Gallego defended Graham Platner, a controversial Democratic Senate nominee from Maine, amidst a series of scandals. Platner has faced backlash for past social media posts that include offensive remarks and a Nazi-themed tattoo. Gallego's defense has drawn criticism, with some questioning the appropriateness of his comments.
- ▪Graham Platner is the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee for Maine after Governor Janet Mills dropped out of the race.
- ▪Platner has been involved in multiple controversies, including offensive social media posts and a Nazi-themed tattoo.
- ▪Senator Ruben Gallego defended Platner, claiming his comments made him more relatable to veterans.
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Hot Takes: Ruben Gallego’s Painfully Cringe Graham Platner Defense Confirms Just How Low Dems Have Sunk By Sister Toldjah | 9:25 PM on May 19, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr. RedState has extensively documented the various controversies involving Graham Platner, who is the Bernie Sanders/Liz Warren-backed presumptive Maine Democrat Senate nominee now that the state's governor, Janet Mills, has dropped out of the race after not putting up much of a fight.
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