Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate challenging Republican Sen. Susan Collins, faces multiple allegations including a Nazi tattoo obtained with claimed knowledge of its meaning, a sexting scandal involving a Kik account, and accusations of serial emotional abuse from multiple women. Reports indicate Platner's legal team contacted the New York Times prior to publication, his campaign did not deny physical allegations to that outlet, and he later denied claims during an MSNBC appearance. The coverage originates primarily from Townhall and Forbes.