Morris Katz was in the hot seat Sunday as he fielded questions regarding Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner.

Katz, a top strategist for Platner,was on ā€œThe Weekend: Primetimeā€ Sunday night as he faced ā€œunflatteringā€ accusations against the liberal politician from leading co-host Elise Jordan.

Jordan laughed out loud at one point.

ā€œCan you say that there are not going to be more women with similar, unflattering accusations against Graham Platner?ā€ Jordan asked Katz.

ā€œWhat I can say is Graham Platner has addressed his past repeatedly — more than I’ve ever seen any candidate have to talk about their past-,ā€ Katz said.

ā€œBecause he has a lot of problems, Morris!ā€ Jordan replied as the panel and Katz laughed.

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Katz said Platner has been talking ā€œvery honestly and openly about not being the world’s greatest boyfriend when he got home from war.ā€

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He added Platner had problems with alcohol and going down ā€œdark rabbit holesā€ on the internet.

Katz also complained about the ā€œfrenzyā€ around Platner and his political opponents are set on digging up dirt.

ā€œBut he gives them so much fodder,ā€ Jordan said. ā€œIt just keeps coming and coming and coming.ā€

Katz skirted her question about what it would take for Platner to disqualify himself from serving in Congress.

Platner’s campaign has been marred with several scandals. He had a Nazi tattoo on his chest. He later removed it and denied knowing it was tied to Nazi Germany.

A former girlfriend later told ā€œThe New York Timesā€he knew what it was.

Platner’s campaign also admitted he sexted women who were not his wife.

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Platner criticized the ā€œestablishment mediaā€ for trying to destroy his marriage.

Despite the controversial coverage, Platner won the Maine Democratic primary last month. He will face Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) in the November general election.