The Democratic Party’s decision to support Graham Platner, a Republican candidate with a history of Nazi sympathies and abuse allegations, has raised questions about their values and priorities. Platner has been accused of wearing a Nazi tattoo, which he knew was a Nazi symbol, and has a history of abusive behavior towards women.

Controversy Surrounding Platner

Despite these allegations, the Democratic Party has chosen to support Platner, with some prominent figures even defending him. Tony Katz, a podcast host, has argued that the Democratic Party’s decision to support Platner is a clear indication of their values and priorities.

Katz also discussed the ‘catch and kill’ strategy employed by The New York Times in their coverage of Platner’s allegations. The Times promised Lyndsey Fifield, a woman who accused Platner of abuse, that they would publish her allegations, but instead sat on the story until the last day of early voting in Maine.

The Democratic Party’s response to the allegations against Platner has been criticized, with some arguing that they are more concerned with winning elections than with holding their candidates accountable for their actions.

Original reporting: 93.1 WIBC (Indianapolis) — read the source article.