Rachel Bitecofer
Coverage of Rachel Bitecofer in the Nexus archive.
- Democrat blasted by left and right after softening stance on scandal-hit Maine candidate
A House Democrat faced criticism from both left and right after initially condemning Graham Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo but later clarifying he did not endorse Platner's opponent, Sen. Susan Collins. Platner, Maine's presumptive Senate nominee, has been scrutinized for the tattoo, which he attributed to military 'culture' during a deployment.
- Democrat blasted by left and right after softening stance on scandal-hit Maine candidate
Rep. Jake Auchincloss faced backlash from both left and right after initially criticizing Graham Platner's Nazi-linked tattoo but later softening his stance. Platner, Maine's presumptive Senate nominee, admitted to the tattoo but claimed it was a result of military 'culture,' drawing GOP veteran criticism. Auchincloss clarified he does not endorse Platner's opponent, Susan Collins, but progressives accused him of incoherence, while conservatives claimed he caved to left-wing pressure.