close Fetterman refuses to defend scandal-plagued candidate, demands answers on explicit posts Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., declined to defend Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, saying he has serious questions to answer about his past conduct. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital) NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. John Fetterman , D-Pa., broke with fellow Democrats on Tuesday and refused to defend embattled Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. Platner