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Van Hollen defends Platner over controversial past: ‘People should have second chances’

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Van Hollen defends Platner over controversial past: ‘People should have second chances’

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Thursday defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who has faced criticism for past controversial online posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, saying that “people should have second chances.” Van Hollen addressed Platner in an interview with Punchbowl News when co-host Jake Sherman said, “The dude has…

Originally reported by The Hill