Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s former political director said his campaign offered her $15,000 to sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) prior to her exit from the campaign, Politico reported. Newsweek contacted the political director, Genevieve McDonald, and Platner’s campaign for comment via Facebook message and email.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner covered up a tattoo on his chest that resembled a Nazi symbol, a spokesperson for Platner’s campaign confirmed to NBC News.

Platner, running for Senate in Maine, has changed the tattoo and called antisemitism “a long scourge on our society.”

Graham’s tattoo became a test for his progressive allies, who have split on whether to defend or criticize the 41-year-old oyster farmer preparing for what could be a tough Democratic primary against Maine Gov.

Graham Platner’s most vocal supporters are doubling down. There was a moment earlier this week — after Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced her candidacy for Senate; after a tranche of old Reddit posts triggered debate over Platner’s views on everything ...

Platner has been aggressive in seeking to retake control of the narrative after his campaign was shaken by unearthed comments he made.