“These are words and statements I abhor,” Platner said in his 30-second response ad. “Maine, I’m asking you not to judge me for the worst thing I said on the internet on my worst day 14 years ago.” The posts, which first resurfaced in October, included comments suggesting women should “not get so f***ed up they wind up having sex with someone they don’t mean to.” Another post said that women should “act like an adult for f***’s sake” to avoid rape. Platner, an oyster farmer and military veteran, has also faced scrutiny over a now-covered tattoo resembling a Nazi...