Former Biden communications director Kate Bedingfield called Democratic support for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner an indictment of the party. Hunter Biden offered a defense of Platner during a conversation with California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Bedingfield appeared on CNN’s “The Arena” on June 13. She said overlooking Platner’s transgressions was demoralizing and pointed to a gender split in reactions. She noted that Maine voters lean toward women and older residents.
Bedingfield added that Platner must attract Biden-Collins voters from 2020. She said Donald Trump’s attacks on Platner could help in that effort. Her comments aligned with criticism from Senator John Fetterman.
Hunter Biden defended Platner by linking his past behavior to military service and PTSD. He declared himself 99 percent certain Platner is no Nazi. Biden suggested critics should first reveal the contents of their own phones and iCloud accounts.
Trump endorsed incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins several days earlier.
