DNC leaves Platner off photo of Democratic nominees in Senate races
The Democratic National Committee omitted Graham Platner of Maine from its photo of the top five Democratic nominees in their respective Senate races.
TL;DR
- Graham Platner of Maine was excluded from a DNC graphic of top Democratic Senate nominees.
- A DNC official stated the omission was due to space limitations in the ad.
- The DNC confirmed continued support and future featuring of Platner's campaign.
- Platner faces controversies including abuse allegations and a Nazi-associated tattoo, which he denies.
- Despite controversies, the Democratic establishment, including party leaders, supports Platner's campaign.
- Platner is running against Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and currently holds a narrow lead in polls.
- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee previously listed Maine as a competitive state without mentioning Platner.