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paleotn

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Sun Apr 19, 2026, 11:19 AM

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I guess Dems are generally cool with sexual assault apologists and random racist statements. And what else might be out there? This may be just the tip. But I'm sure the polls are "locked" at this point. OK.

https://emilyslist.org/sound-the-alarm/sound-the-alarm-graham-platner-says-sexual-assault-victims-should-take-some-responsibility-in-now-deleted-reddit-posts/

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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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #82

It is people that refuse to see the efforts of Democrats to fight Trump. travelingthrulife Yesterday #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 Yesterday #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 Yesterday #88

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

THIS, he a Roger Stone Special krawhitham Yesterday #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 Yesterday #75

His baggage will take votes away from Collins. mr715 Yesterday #99

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

No God I. mr715 Yesterday #100

Not asking anyone to forgive him Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #71

IMO. when anyone resorts to Cha 14 hrs ago #118

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

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

I've already said many times Maine could do better Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #85

But we're "haters" right? Right? paleotn Yesterday #86

Ugh......... LeftInTX 18 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 Yesterday #68

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

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

Really. paleotn Yesterday #91

The whole situation is perplexing. ShazzieB Saturday #15

Easy choice, go with 'good but old' ... assuming .... RandomNumbers Yesterday #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 Yesterday #104

Btw, she.. I cross posted your Post here... Cha 13 hrs ago #119

Thank you!!! sheshe2 13 hrs ago #120

Thank You!! This Planter is "working class' Cha 11 hrs 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 Yesterday #92

That's every politicians campaign. nt Autumn Yesterday #98

I like Biden's motto: Don't make promises you know you can't keep. betsuni 13 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 Yesterday #66

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

Yeah, seems running against the party is working BeyondGeography Yesterday #84

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

Actually, it's from a text I received personally radical noodle Yesterday #94

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

Gotcha! Either way it's recycled radical noodle 18 hrs ago #115

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

I worry that he's a Trojan Horse. Reader Rabbit Yesterday #76

You aren't alone! n/t radical noodle Yesterday #95

So stating he will not cater to the whims of billionaire donors Emile Yesterday #79

Where did you get that from what I posted? radical noodle Yesterday #96

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

Of course he is. RandySF Yesterday #101

Good thing no one is dissing Platner. Emile Yesterday #102

Hahaha mr715 Yesterday #105

No Worries.. We Multitask. Cha 21 hrs ago #109

Thx mr715 21 hrs ago #110

Planter "disses" himself. We are acknowledging it. Cha 21 hrs ago #108

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

I generally do that as well radical noodle Yesterday #106

I get Fascists from Georgia Cha 20 hrs ago #111

I'm so glad I'm not getting those messages! radical noodle 19 hrs ago #112

Yes! And, do they not read their return Cha 19 hrs ago #113

Platner or his staff didn't read my reply either radical noodle 18 hrs ago #114

And, it was such an Awesome one! Cha 17 hrs ago #117

Did you miss Schumer voting against a resolution to block arms sales to Israel? Rob H. 22 hrs ago #107