Overview
- Ronald Holmes III resigned as national finance director effective immediately, saying his professional standards no longer align with the campaign.
- A campaign spokesperson downplayed the exit, saying nearly 90% of funds have come from small-dollar and online donors and describing Holmes’ role as focused on big-dollar outreach.
- The departure follows earlier exits by campaign manager Kevin Brown and political director Genevieve McDonald, adding to operational instability.
- Platner has apologized for deleted Reddit posts he called indefensible and said he is covering a chest tattoo resembling the Nazi SS Totenkopf that he says he got in 2007 while serving in the Marines.
- The campaign has circulated nondisclosure agreements and hired Spruce Street Consulting, while Platner retains Bernie Sanders’ endorsement and held a large pre-controversy lead in a UNH poll over Gov. Janet Mills.