Democrat Graham Platner is attracting support for his Maine Senate campaign from voters willing to forgive his past transgressions and embrace his populist message. Some in the party are worried that if the political novice wins the June primary against Janet Mills, the state's two-term governor, it could make it harder for Democrats to unseat Republican Susan Collins and regain control of the Senate. Platner’s backers say part of his rise can be traced to his commitment to building a progressive community of engaged voters. Early on, the oyster farmer drew attention for a skull-and-crossbones tattoo that was reminiscent of a Nazi symbol.
