The Democrat bid to unseat Maine Republican Susan Collins from the US Senate has hit a snag after reports surfaced about presumptive party nominee Graham Platner's sexual texts with multiple women.
Platner's wife, Amy Gertner, appeared to back her husband, stating she was 'deeply hurt' by the revelation and accusing a former campaign official of betraying her trust.
Despite this, it remains unclear how the news will affect Platner's appeal, with a University of New Hampshire poll showing him leading Collins by 9 points.
Platner's campaign has been marked by revelations about his past behavior, including a since-covered tattoo recognized as a Nazi symbol and comments denigrating police and White people.
The Maine Democratic primary race is heating up, with Platner drawing large crowds and garnering endorsements from Democrats like Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.
