US Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing a media onslaught, with corporate outlets focusing on his tattoo and Reddit posts.
"The reason anyone pretends to care about Platner's tattoo and Reddit posts is because they think he's coming after the rich. That's all it's about."
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Author's summary: Allies defend Graham Platner against media attacks.