Comedian and TV host Bill Maher says he would still encourage Maine voters to elect Senate candidate Graham Platner even though he describes some aspects of Platner’s background as “scary.” According to Maher, he raises concerns on his show while arguing he believes voters should nevertheless support Platner. Multiple outlets report that Maher points to alleged scandals when discussing why he finds the situation unsettling, including claims involving threatening behavior and a tattoo. While Maher’s comments highlight controversy around Platner, the reports do not indicate any new findings or court outcomes in the articles themselves. The coverage focuses on Maher’s public urging of support for Platner and his characterization of certain allegations as troubling, rather than providing additional evidence or resolving the disputes. Overall, the sources agree that Maher made the appeal directly to Maine voters, acknowledging controversy while maintaining that he still backs the candidate.