WATCH: Scandal-plagued Platner dodges questions before and after DC meeting with Democrats

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner dodged questions from reporters Tuesday before and after a meeting at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee amid an alleged sexting scandal and criticism over resurfaced online posts.

"Mr. Platner, are you here to calm the waters, sir?" Platner was asked by Fox News Digital when confronted as he exited a car to meet with lawmakers, but he did not respond.

He then ignored other questions on whether he deserves to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate...