缅因州政府。 珍妮特·米尔斯因2013年Reddit帖子指责性侵受害者而攻击挑战者格雷厄姆·普拉特纳，引发民主党参议院初选争议。 Maine Gov. Janet Mills attacks challenger Graham Platner over 2013 Reddit posts blaming sexual assault victims, sparking controversy in the Democratic Senate primary.

缅因州州长珍妮特·米尔斯在民主党参议院初选中发布了一则负面电视广告，针对挑战者格雷厄姆·普拉特纳，原因是2013年Reddit上曾发布过将责任归咎于性侵受害者的帖子，暗示他们在醉酒时应“承担责任”。 Maine Governor Janet Mills has launched a negative television ad in the Democratic Senate primary, targeting challenger Graham Platner over past 2013 Reddit posts that blamed sexual assault victims, suggesting they should “take responsibility” if intoxicated. 这个广告的主角是女性对厌恶的反应, 以及类似纳粹象征的争议性形象, 标志着Mills在比赛中第一次直接攻击。 The ad, featuring women reacting with disgust and a controversial image resembling a Nazi symbol, marks Mills’ first direct attack in the race. 普拉特纳(Platner)是41岁的老兵和牡蛎农民,他以过去的心理健康斗争和军事文化为由表示道歉,并说他的观点已经演变。 Platner, a 41-year-old veteran and oyster farmer, has apologized, citing past mental health struggles and military culture, and said his views have evolved. Platner尽管在民意调查中落后,但得到进步人物和工会支持的Platner的增幅大大超过Mills。 Despite trailing in polls, Platner has raised significantly more than Mills, drawing support from progressive figures and unions. 主要获胜者将面对共和党森。 苏珊·柯林斯(Susan Collins)以55%的选票赢得了2022年的连选连任,她成为民主党争取重新获得参议院控制的关键目标。 The primary winner will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins, whose 2022 re-election with 55% of the vote makes her a key target in Democrats’ bid to regain Senate control.