POLITICS

Maine Democrat Covers Tattoo Amid Scrutiny

Under fire in Maine’s U.S. Senate race, Democrat Graham Platner said he has covered a chest tattoo that resembled an SS symbol, explaining he got it in 2007 during a night of drinking while in the Marine Corps and didn’t know its Nazi ties. He opted for a cover-up over removal, citing limited options in rural Maine. The oyster farmer, running a progressive campaign against Republican Susan Collins, has apologized for past online remarks. Backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, he says confronting his past is part of his journey and planned a Wednesday town hall.

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