Key facts
- Senator John Fetterman criticized Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner.
- Fetterman stated Platner is "not even a Democrat."
- Platner described himself as a communist.
- Platner won the Democratic primary in Maine.
- Platner will challenge incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins.
- Representative Ro Khanna is defending his support for Platner.
- Platner faces allegations of misogynistic actions.
- The Wall Street Journal profiled activists supporting Platner.
- Aaron Zitner traveled to Maine for the WSJ story.
Senator John Fetterman has publicly criticized Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner, asserting that Platner is "not even a Democrat." Fetterman's statement stems from Platner's own self-description as a communist. Platner secured a victory in the Democratic primary and is slated to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming November elections. This nomination has been accompanied by numerous controversies surrounding Platner.