Bernie Sanders defends Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid Nazi-style tattoo and controversial Reddit posts, calling media focus misplaced.

Maine Democrat Graham Platner remains committed to his U.S. Senate campaign despite a growing list of controversies

A Jewish civil rights group said the tattoo resembled a Nazi symbol. “I have legitimately dedicated much of my life to antifascism,” Democrat Graham Platner said.

Dem Senate candidate Graham Platner covered a Nazi-linked tattoo after backlash over old posts apologized but refused to quit as rivals demanded he drop out.

Marine earned plaudits from some Democrats. Now his comments risk their chances of defeating incumbent Republican senator

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is under fire for a tattoo resembling the Nazi SS Totenkopf, which he says he got unknowingly during a drunken trip as a Marine. The controversy follows resurfaced offensive Reddit posts,