PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — His U.S. Senate campaign under fire, Maine Democrat Graham Platner said Wednesday that a tattoo on his chest has been covered to no longer reflect an image widely recognized as a Nazi symbol.
The first-time political candidate said he got the skull and crossbones tattoo in 2007, when he was in his 20s and in the Marine Corps. It happened during a night of drinking while he was on leave in Croatia, he said, adding he was unaware until recently that the image has been associated with Nazi police.
I hope youre not a Maine voter then.
Ridiculous purity tests. I’ve never heard of this icon/meaning before the past week but yes, apparently this is truly intentional and despite him covering it he can never regain the public trust despite ACTUAL Nazis running the show in Washington.
What a complete waste of time hammering this. But the feeling of smugness is invaluable after all.
Real folk in Maine aren’t afraid to acknowledge growth, don’t worry buddy. He’s got my vote 100%