James Carville endorses ‘f—ed up’ Platner, compares him to US allying with Stalin to win WWII Democratic strategist James Carville endorsed Graham Platner for the Maine Senate race, comparing supporting Platner to the U.S. allying with Joseph Stalin during World War II. Carville dismissed Platner’s scandals, including a tattoo resembling a Nazi insignia and allegations of misconduct, arguing that a combat veteran with flaws is preferable to Senator Susan Collins. He suggested that if historical leaders could ally with Stalin, he could overlook Platner’s issues, emphasizing the need to win elections.

• James Carville endorsed Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner in Maine.
• Carville compared supporting Platner to the U.S. allying with Joseph Stalin during WWII.
• He dismissed Platner’s scandals, including a tattoo resembling a Nazi SS insignia and allegations of misconduct.
• Carville contrasted Platner, a veteran, with incumbent Senator Susan Collins, whom he criticized.
• Platner faces allegations including sending sexually explicit messages and having a tattoo he claims he didn’t know was associated with Nazis.