WATCH: Dem senator says Platner's struggles speak to ‘regular people’ amid backlash over resurfaced posts
Senator Chris Murphy continues to support Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner despite controversy over his past online posts. Murphy argues that Platner's message resonates with voters who appreciate his focus on the struggles of 'regular people.' The situation poses challenges for Democrats as they aim to flip a Republican-held Senate seat in Maine.
- ▪Senator Chris Murphy supports Graham Platner despite backlash over resurfaced Reddit posts.
- ▪The controversy includes mocking a U.S. soldier and making crude remarks about masturbation.
- ▪Murphy believes voters appreciate Platner's focus on the struggles of regular people.
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Mitt Romney WATCH: Dem senator says Platner's struggles speak to ‘regular people’ amid backlash over resurfaced posts Sen Murphy says voters like that Maine's Democratic Senate candidate talks about things 'regular people are going through' By Hannah Brennan Fox News Published May 28, 2026 3:19pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Murphy sticks by Graham Platner despite resurfaced lewd posts Sen. Chris Murphy says he still supports Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner despite controversy over resurfaced Reddit posts mocking a U.S. soldier and discussing masturbation. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen.
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