The national chair of the Democratic Party says online comments made by a Senate candidate in Maine in which the candidate appeared to endorse political violence, criticize police officers, and express other controversial views were wrong,

Sen. Bernie Sanders is doubling down on his support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, saying there might be "one or two more important issues" than the Marine veteran's tattoos. "I'm not overly impressed by a squad of media running around saying,

Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat vying for a seat in the United States Senate, said he has covered up a tattoo after receiving fierce backlash over its resemblance to a Nazi symbol.

Janet Mills has announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate, setting up a race that may serve as a proxy for the direction of the Democratic party.

Platner's resurfaced Reddit posts are a "bombshell" for his campaign to unseat Senator Susan Collins, one expert told Newsweek.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner covered up a tattoo on his chest that resembled a Nazi symbol, a spokesperson for Platner’s campaign confirmed to NBC News.

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