SouthernWorldwide.com – Senator Adam Schiff, a Democrat from California, avoided questions regarding his stance on Graham Platner, an embattled Democratic Senate hopeful in Maine whose campaign has become a significant issue for his party, too complex for some Democrats to fully support.
When approached, Schiff stated, “I’m going to an interview upstairs.”
Later, Schiff informed CNN that he would “wait to learn more about these recent allegations involving his texting other women.”
Schiff elaborated, “Ultimately, though it’s going to be up to Maine voters what they decide how important or unimportant that is, and how important to focus on the economy, cost of living. And those issues are, but I’m going to wait until I know more about what just came out in the last 24, 48 hours to really say more about it.”
Similar to several other Democrats, Schiff has not officially endorsed Platner.
Conversely, some appear more willing to overlook the seemingly escalating list of scandals associated with the candidate, who has been plagued by controversies.
Senator Angela Alsobrooks, a Democrat from Maryland, who also has not officially endorsed Platner, expressed her desire to see Democrats control the Senate.
“I don’t know him. Honestly, I’ve never met him,” she stated. “What I do know is that I’m supporting Democrats. We need Democrats in office to fight back against Donald Trump, and I’m supporting them.”
This internal division among Democrats emerges months after Platner’s public relations challenges began. The issues surfaced when a video emerged showing him with a totenkopf, or death’s head tattoo, on his chest, a symbol associated with the Nazi war machine during World War II.
In recent weeks, the situation has escalated with old Reddit posts resurfacing where Platner discussed topics such as veterans and sexual assault. He is also involved in a sexting scandal and was recently found to have a profile on the controversial Kik platform.
Platner is scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for a meeting with Senate Democrats.
His most prominent supporter in the Senate, Senator Bernie Sanders, an Independent from Vermont, attributed the flood of scandals to Platner’s opposition to billionaires.
“What we’re looking at right now is a situation where billionaires have already pledged to spend $90 million in a tiny state like Maine,” Sanders remarked. “Trust me, that is a lot of money. They don’t want him in.”
Others who have supported him, including Senator Ruben Gallego, a Democrat from Arizona, have not distanced themselves from the candidate.
Meanwhile, Republicans are seizing the opportunity to criticize Platner as they defend their colleague and long-serving incumbent, Senator Susan Collins of Maine.
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“Here’s how I think most fair-minded Americans view Mr. Platner. They think that Jesus loves him but, in their opinion, he’s an idiot,” stated Kennedy, presumably referring to a Republican figure.
