Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Democratic lawmaker from New Jersey, has predicted that Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner will be ‘off the ballot soon,’ even if he wins the primary election. Gottheimer has been a vocal critic of Platner, citing his scandals and extremist comments as major concerns for the Democratic Party.

Platner’s Controversies

Platner has been engulfed in several scandals, including his controversial Nazi-linked tattoo, extreme Reddit posts, and reports of concerning behavior towards ex-girlfriends. Despite this, several progressives have maintained their support for Platner, including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna.

Gottheimer, however, has encouraged people not to support Platner during the primaries, calling his candidacy a ‘major concern’ for the Democratic Party. He has also suggested that Platner should step down and allow another Democrat to take his place on the ballot.

Gottheimer’s comments come as Platner faces increasing scrutiny over his past actions and comments. The candidate has been accused of lying about his past and has faced criticism for his support of extremist groups.

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