In an interview on MSNBC, Democratic Maine Senate primary winner Graham Platner struggled to explain how he only learned in October about an ex-girlfriend's claim that he had a Nazi tattoo, after she had reportedly told others about it in August. Chris Hayes pressed Platner on the timeline; Platner said he was not told about the allegations until October. The primary results and the tattoo controversy were reported earlier today.
This afternoon, MSNBC aired an interview with Graham Platner, the Democratic winner of Maine's Senate primary, in which host Chris Hayes questioned him about allegations that he once had a Nazi tattoo. The exchange, excerpted in a clip circulating on social media, shows Hayes asking: "How is it that your ex-girlfriend was telling people you had a Nazi tattoo in August, but you didn't know until October?" Platner replied: "They didn't tell me that." The response has drawn scrutiny because it does not directly address the gap between the reported August statements and his claimed October discovery. The Zioneer reported earlier today that Platner won the primary with roughly 75% of the vote, despite the tattoo controversy and allegations about his past behavior toward women. Platner, a military veteran and political newcomer, will face incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in November. He has said he was unaware of the tattoo's meaning when he got it years ago and has since covered it. The interview adds a fresh dimension to the story as national attention shifts to the general election race.
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