The View rips Graham Platner: ‘Keep it in your pants’
The hosts of ABC’s The View blasted Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner on Monday over the growing backlash surrounding explicit text messages and allegations of extramarital relationships, adding to a string of controversies that have dogged his campaign.
TL;DR
- The View hosts criticized Graham Platner over explicit text messages and alleged extramarital relationships.
- Co-hosts described Platner as flawed and possessing poor character.
- Previous controversies include offensive social media posts, anti-gay slurs, racially charged remarks, and a tattoo linked to Nazi symbolism.
- Platner has attributed some past conduct to PTSD from his military service in Afghanistan and denied being racist or antisemitic.
- Platner's wife reportedly alerted campaign officials about his explicit communications before they became public.
- Platner currently leads Sen. Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race, according to a poll.