MassGOP Condemns MassDems for allowing Nazi Graham Platner to Recruit at their Convention

Worcester, MA – May 30, 2026 – Shock and disgust are rippling through political circles today as the Massachusetts Democratic Party allowed the campaign of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to actively recruit volunteers at its state convention.

“The Massachusetts Republican Party condemns the Mass Dems for allowing Platner’s campaign to recruit in Massachusetts. We call on Governor Maura Healey, Senator Ed Markey and all Democrats to openly reject Platner and the Massachusetts Democrat State Committee for allowing this,” said Haley Jones, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Republican Party.

“The Massachusetts Democratic Party’s decision to enable a candidate with this kind of hate is outrageous,” she added. “Allowing open recruitment for someone with a Nazi tattoo and a history of disturbing conduct is deeply troubling.”

Platner’s staffers were observed walking signs throughout the event arena, soliciting support, while his team reportedly received table space from Sen. Ed Markey’s campaign. This outreach occurs despite Platner’s well-documented history, including a chest tattoo long recognized as resembling a Nazi SS “Totenkopf” symbol, along with other controversial past statements and actions that have triggered widespread criticism even within Democratic ranks.

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