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82. "Most Democrats think that the politicians aren't doing enough to fight Trump" - -

Sun Apr 19, 2026, 10:38 AM

18 hrs ago

Please define "most democrats".

Assuming you mean democratic politicians - what in the world would you like them to do? If you are talking about politicians as a whole that's not going to fly. Lumping all politicians together right now is equating both parties.

You need to understand that democrats are the minority party. They don't control Congress, Executive, or Supreme Court. I can't believe I have to explain this on a democratic party website. As far as what republicans should be doing, that is another matter.

Republicans should be impeaching the President, because they are the ones who have the votes to get it done.

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Platner is fundraising by dissing Democrats [View all] radical noodle Saturday OP

Thanks for posting... 2naSalit Saturday #1

With Jared Golden, for some local context, thrown in the mix displacedvermoter 18 hrs ago #78

Mainers can be cantankerous; not easy to figure. cachukis Saturday #2

Most Democrats think that the politicians aren't doing enough to fight Trump. everyonematters Saturday #3

I think that Republicans aren't doing enough to fight trump radical noodle Saturday #4

I think most Democrats believe Republicans are doing absolutely nothing to fight Trump's slide into fascism. sop Saturday #7

That would be unusual, right, Platner being "disingenuous"? displacedvermoter 18 hrs ago #77

OK. What do you suggest they do to close the gap on "not enough"? paleotn Saturday #12

It Sure Is NOT "niicpiking".. That's your Cha Saturday #25

I posted this on another thread. sheshe2 Yesterday #53

Thank you for posting the whole thing... Cha Yesterday #55

"Most Democrats think that the politicians aren't doing enough to fight Trump" - - TBF 18 hrs ago #82

It is people that refuse to see the efforts of Democrats to fight Trump. travelingthrulife 17 hrs ago #87

I hope he doesn't turn into another Fetterman. Ocelot II Saturday #5

I think many of us are quite gun-shy now radical noodle Saturday #6

He wont get past Mills. paleotn Saturday #13

That's been a big worry of mine about him. He's too new to the scene, and BComplex Saturday #20

I'll leave it up to the democrats living there, BUT bluestarone 17 hrs ago #90

Well, that is one way to post in a fundraising email I guess. sheshe2 Saturday #8

It's a way to "fundraise" If you don't Cha Saturday #26

Impeaching the entire scotus? He does realize that there are three niyad Saturday #36

I think we all know the man behind the curtain. sheshe2 Saturday #38

Sparkly pony travelingthrulife 17 hrs ago #88

He's an R who speaks far left, IMO mcar Saturday #9

THIS, he a Roger Stone Special krawhitham 18 hrs ago #83

He's been recycling that message BaronChocula Saturday #10

It's as though we are MaineNative Saturday #11

Janet Mills will wipe the floor with him. paleotn Saturday #14

Mills is running almost 30 points behind Platner Fiendish Thingy Saturday #28

I think it is very wrong of you to call me and others haters. sheshe2 Yesterday #54

Doesn't change that he will be the nominee, and we'll have to deal with that. mr715 Yesterday #57

However, some find his comments A Okay. sheshe2 Yesterday #58

His comments are pretty terrible. mr715 Yesterday #59

Really? Not happening. He's DOA in the General. You may need to check the warranty on your crystal ball. paleotn 18 hrs ago #75

His baggage will take votes away from Collins. mr715 15 hrs ago #99

Wonderful crystal ball you have there. Where'd you get it? paleotn 18 hrs ago #74

No God I. mr715 15 hrs ago #100

Not asking anyone to forgive him Fiendish Thingy 19 hrs ago #71

IMO. when anyone resorts to Cha 4 hrs ago #118

Oh, so Mainer's are going to put a sexual assault apologist in the Senate? paleotn 18 hrs ago #73

Here's a doozy! What's your thoughts on this deleted Reddit post? paleotn 18 hrs ago #81

I've already said many times Maine could do better Fiendish Thingy 17 hrs ago #85

But we're "haters" right? Right? paleotn 17 hrs ago #86

Ugh......... LeftInTX 8 hrs ago #116

Curious claim. What's your definition of 'wipe the floor with him'? He's been up by large levels in most all the polls Celerity 20 hrs ago #68

Most but not all polls. How does that math? Regardless, it's too early. paleotn 18 hrs ago #72

I think (regardless whether you or I wish it or not) that there is very little chance your prediction of Mills 'wiping Celerity 17 hrs ago #89

Really. paleotn 17 hrs ago #91

The whole situation is perplexing. ShazzieB Saturday #15

Easy choice, go with 'good but old' ... assuming .... RandomNumbers 17 hrs ago #93

I am glad you put honesty in quotes there...lol. sheshe2 Saturday #19

Yeah, I wonder where Planter got that Cha Saturday #30

Because "I am a working man" ... sheshe2 Saturday #34

That's "wonderful".. but don't try to Cha Saturday #39

The rule is that only people from the working class can understand economic inequality. Total BS of course. betsuni Yesterday #64

"Drain the swamp" of elites, supporters think he's honest and "tells it like it is." Sounds familiar. betsuni 15 hrs ago #104

Btw, she.. I cross posted your Post here... Cha 4 hrs ago #119

Thank you!!! sheshe2 3 hrs ago #120

Thank You!! This Planter is "working class' Cha 1 hr ago #122

What he said about sexual assault victims was honest ? JI7 Saturday #49

I don't have a problem with it. ABC123Easy Saturday #16

What would you have them do Keepthesoulalive Saturday #18

Don't understand ABC123Easy Saturday #23

Eye. Row. Knee. Iggo Saturday #17

The best the Maine Democrats could come up with are: AverageOldGuy Saturday #21

current but term limited governor dsc Saturday #33

I got the same text Omaha Steve Saturday #22

Good. biocube Saturday #24

Platner wants to impeach two Trump appointed SCOTUS justices Fiendish Thingy Saturday #27

Well, that's nice and all but... radical noodle Saturday #29

Of course it's pie in the sky Fiendish Thingy Saturday #41

I would hope not but my point is radical noodle Saturday #42

But there are so many timid candidates who won't even say there are justices who *should* be impeached. Fiendish Thingy Saturday #44

Yes, talk is cheap, and easy MorbidButterflyTat Saturday #47

It starts with talk Cirsium 17 hrs ago #92

That's every politicians campaign. nt Autumn 16 hrs ago #98

I like Biden's motto: Don't make promises you know you can't keep. betsuni 3 hrs ago #121

Does he now... bully for him. That's going Cha Saturday #32

Maine voters are free to challenge him on that and anything else Fiendish Thingy Saturday #43

Talk is cheap. MorbidButterflyTat Saturday #46

Kind of what I've been saying...TY! Cha Saturday #51

Platner Waywardpedestrian Saturday #31

How is Planter's "fundraising" texts Cha Saturday #35

How do you feel about his contempt for women ? niyad Saturday #37

What exactly do you think Democrats should be doing radical noodle Saturday #40

That poster has been here since Feb 2025. niyad Saturday #45

I just saw post count. radical noodle Saturday #48

You are most welcome. niyad Yesterday #52

Okay. sheshe2 Yesterday #56

Boom. Mahalo, she! Cha Yesterday #61

I couldn't help myself...I just had to comment. sheshe2 Yesterday #62

I'm glad you couldn't.. somebody had to Cha Yesterday #63

Why doesn't he blame his own voter for Collins ? JI7 Saturday #50

"We're not idiots" -- like Bill O'Reilly's "you decide," betsuni Yesterday #60

"The cat is out of the bag"... lol Cha Yesterday #65

Swalwell won primary by attacking a Democrat's atheism delisen 22 hrs ago #66

Graham Platner leading Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic Primary election, 55% to 28%. Emile 22 hrs ago #67

Yeah, seems running against the party is working BeyondGeography 17 hrs ago #84

That's from a tweet last summer, here is a bit fuller context (and many DUers, including some 'Never Platners' have been Celerity 20 hrs ago #69

Actually, it's from a text I received personally radical noodle 16 hrs ago #94

Sorry, I as unclear. He is recycling that old tweet. I was aware you got it recently. Celerity 16 hrs ago #97

Gotcha! Either way it's recycled radical noodle 8 hrs ago #115

The attacks against Mills have traction among my lefty friends. It confounds me. Easterncedar 19 hrs ago #70

I worry that he's a Trojan Horse. Reader Rabbit 18 hrs ago #76

You aren't alone! n/t radical noodle 16 hrs ago #95

So stating he will not cater to the whims of billionaire donors Emile 18 hrs ago #79

Where did you get that from what I posted? radical noodle 16 hrs ago #96

I wouldn't vote for him unless it appears he can get Concerned and Corrupt Susan out. travelingthrulife 18 hrs ago #80

Of course he is. RandySF 15 hrs ago #101

Good thing no one is dissing Platner. Emile 15 hrs ago #102

Hahaha mr715 15 hrs ago #105

No Worries.. We Multitask. Cha 11 hrs ago #109

Thx mr715 11 hrs ago #110

Planter "disses" himself. We are acknowledging it. Cha 11 hrs ago #108

To be fair, I delete, block, send to junk all fundraisers I get AllyCat 15 hrs ago #103

I generally do that as well radical noodle 15 hrs ago #106

I get Fascists from Georgia Cha 11 hrs ago #111

I'm so glad I'm not getting those messages! radical noodle 9 hrs ago #112

Yes! And, do they not read their return Cha 9 hrs ago #113

Platner or his staff didn't read my reply either radical noodle 8 hrs ago #114

And, it was such an Awesome one! Cha 8 hrs ago #117

Did you miss Schumer voting against a resolution to block arms sales to Israel? Rob H. 12 hrs ago #107