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167. A good cause and a polished image can hide just about anything.

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Mon Jun 1, 2026, 03:00 PM

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"With devotion's visage and pious action we do sugar over the devil himself" (WS)

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I don't care about Platner's sexting issue, but I do care about his Nazi Tattoo. [View all] Chasstev365 Sunday OP

It matters to me also - TBF Sunday #1

Do you think Platner is a Nazi? Ocelot II Sunday #2

It is what some imply (with absolute intent) and I think it is an absolutely false charge. Platner is not a nazi. He is Celerity Sunday #32

Of course he isn't. I was looking for someone to explain why having gotten a tattoo Ocelot II Sunday #35

"Graham Platner is no Nazi". AloeVera Sunday #74

The tattoo really pesters me LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #3

I don't think sexting is a good idea in a candidate LisaL Sunday #12

To be fair the sexting was years ago EdmondDantes_ Sunday #18

He has only been married for 3 years. LisaL Sunday #20

In this context, I would say during the campaign EdmondDantes_ Sunday #52

Years ago? Try 3 or less mcar 12 hrs ago #181

He was not running at the time. Nt AloeVera Sunday #24

Well, I guess anything you did before the campaign LisaL Sunday #29

Like I said, he's running for sainthood. AloeVera Sunday #57

Actually, given how he surged in spite of the tattoo and posts, karynnj Sunday #77

Peccadillos? sheshe2 9 hrs ago #204

I was only addressing the sexting, I gather you missed that. I did not call anything else the P word. AloeVera 7 hrs ago #209

right? Skittles Sunday #25

i urge you to not check Lindsay Graham's browser history mr715 Sunday #108

Whoa, I did not know that PatSeg Sunday #22

Those things matter to me, too, but I don't want Collins to be re-elected. sop Sunday #4

I agree, but I think Maine Democrats could have come up with less controversial candidate Chasstev365 Sunday #6

They didn't, so the only choice will be Collins or Platner. I would prefer Susan Collins not be re-elected. sop Sunday #9

Fair Enough! Chasstev365 Sunday #11

THANK YOU Skittles Sunday #26

Somebody vetted him. That's how we know that Platner is a gay bashing, rape apologizing, racist lapucelle Sunday #112

JFC Skittles Sunday #117

Did I mention that Platner sounded a bit wistful that urinating on [enemy] bodies is now a "poor choice, lapucelle 22 hrs ago #124

hoo boy, my instincts were right on Skittles 12 hrs ago #188

The person you describe misanthrope Yesterday #121

This is the issue. It's amazing the kerfuffle over non-Mainers Nixie 15 hrs ago #159

Chuck Schumer endorsed Fetterman. Emile 14 hrs ago #162

Chuck Schumer promoted Janet Mills. But she dropped out. Nixie 14 hrs ago #165

Yes you are half correct. Us Bernie people know we were fooled by a centrist. Emile 14 hrs ago #171

Oh please. Fetterman's victory over Connor Lamb was all the rage because "corporations." Nixie 10 hrs ago #198

Lamb was more honest. He ran as a centrist, Emile 10 hrs ago #200

More rewriting and very pathetic attempts at that. Nixie 10 hrs ago #201

Egads, I admitted more than once he fooled Emile 9 hrs ago #202

More rewriting. Nixie 9 hrs ago #203

LOL Emile 9 hrs ago #205

Bernie Sanders backed John Fetterman prevails in Pennsylvania Nixie 14 hrs ago #168

Same reply as Post 171 Emile 14 hrs ago #172

Didn't Sanders also elevate Tulsi Gabbard and Nina Turner? lapucelle 12 hrs ago #178

Chuck Schumer has a track record of endorsements too. Emile 12 hrs ago #179

Sorry, "Quick! Look over here!" doesn't work on me. lapucelle 12 hrs ago #183

A lot of us were fooled by Centrist Fetterman, but imo I think Schumer knew. Emile 12 hrs ago #184

Yes, great reminder about Gabbard and Uyger. It's quite an unmistakable list, and there is no apology or explanation Nixie 10 hrs ago #195

I forgot about his not voting for Biden and Harris. betsuni Yesterday #122

That's not true. Three Democrats will be on the June 9 ballot: Platner, Mills, and David Costello. lapucelle Sunday #106

Costello's polling at 3 to 4%, Mills withdrew from the race, and Platner is the presumptive nominee. sop 21 hrs ago #127

So it hasn't been determined that "the only choice will be Platner or Collins", lapucelle 21 hrs ago #128

You're right, it's never too late; Mills could re-enter the race and Platner could do the decent thing and drop out. sop 21 hrs ago #131

Mills is still on the ballot, but I'm not sure why David Costello is being dismissed out of hand. lapucelle 21 hrs ago #134

I do believe Platner's explanation. Americanme Sunday #5

What's his explanation for sexting? LisaL Sunday #13

I have not heard his explanation for that, or even what the texts were about. Americanme Sunday #54

I find that hilarious. LisaL Sunday #63

On that, I agree 100%. Americanme Sunday #99

Nice switch. intheflow 17 hrs ago #142

Getting it drunk sure, possible, having it for almost 20 years without knowing seems very unlikely to me EX500rider Sunday #56

Exactly. LisaL Sunday #67

He wasn't running for office then MichMan Sunday #100

WTF does it have to do with running for office? LisaL Sunday #111

Because it wasnt a problem until he ran DetroitLegalBeagle 20 hrs ago #135

Amen to everything. If he was so indoctrinated in the military as is claimed, Nixie Sunday #7

He protested a Bush appearance in 2002. WhiskeyGrinder Sunday #10

This is better than nothing, but I was actually hoping for his Nixie Sunday #49

Of course he's criticized Bush/ Cheney! AloeVera Sunday #68

LOL, This is from after he started his senate campaign. Apparently you don't care about knowing why Nixie Sunday #71

Good Lord. He was not a public figure before then! AloeVera Sunday #75

Good Lord, yourself. He was also a former Republican. His own words. Nixie Sunday #76

I see.. AloeVera Sunday #79

Hilarious that you now know nothing about him and are asking for all sorts of links that are all right here on Nixie Sunday #81

No sources, no evidence? AloeVera Sunday #83

More LOL. The answers are all over this site and you know it. Nixie Sunday #86

His interview with NBC News. sheshe2 Sunday #107

That doesn't make him a Republican. Political affiliation is determined by voter registration, not how you vote. AloeVera Yesterday #119

Ummm K sheshe2 Yesterday #120

Platner is a either serial mis-rememberer or a liar, though. lapucelle 21 hrs ago #125

Was Platner lying or *mis-remembering* when he spoke to CNN six months ago? lapucelle 21 hrs ago #126

Was Platner lying or *mis-remembering* when he claimed to never have been "close to money" lapucelle 21 hrs ago #130

Woh, Platner seems to be *mis-remembering* his record of voting for Collins. lapucelle 22 hrs ago #123

Thanks AloeVera Coolgoober Sunday #110

"They are full of shit" sheshe2 Sunday #115

Which doesn't answer tge question that he was a republican AloeVera 14 hrs ago #166

please dont say DUers are full of shit Old-8643 15 hrs ago #161

28 days and you think you get make the rules? questionseverything 14 hrs ago #164

ops posted this reply twice, my bad please disreguard Old-8643 10 hrs ago #197

I was on this site in 2001! Old-8643 10 hrs ago #199

People make a claim on du Coolgoober 6 hrs ago #211

So protested the war then joined up to fight in it & re-enlisted to do so again? EX500rider Sunday #58

It's almost as if he's disingenuous MorbidButterflyTat Sunday #72

look... he's going to face Susan Collins Takket Sunday #8

David Costello is also running in the Democratic primary PatSeg Sunday #31

But, yes. Nobody is talking about him. So there's that. Scrivener7 Sunday #47

I suppose Platner PatSeg Sunday #84

he had the money top have it removed DonCoquixote Sunday #14

Would He Vote Consistently with the Democratic Caucus? MineralMan Sunday #15

Of course I'm not going to vote in that election PCB66 Sunday #16

I am not a resident of Maine so I have to leave the fitness of their candidates up to people who are. Ocelot II Sunday #17

Platner is not even nominated yet. LisaL Sunday #19

The tattoo... 2naSalit Sunday #21

This. MontanaMama Sunday #90

You are right on this point. sheshe2 Sunday #116

I care about both, but neither is as bad as enabling the Rapist Felon Party. RandomNumbers Sunday #23

Why do I keep thinking about Sinema and Fetterman? Irish_Dem Sunday #27

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Centrists, beats me.? Emile 18 hrs ago #138

Sure that must be it. Irish_Dem 18 hrs ago #139

You think Platner is centrist? LOL Emile 18 hrs ago #140

You typed that stuff, not me. Irish_Dem 17 hrs ago #144

Well then why are you reminded of Sinema and Fetterman Emile 16 hrs ago #158

Sexual pervert good. Nazi bad. Irish_Dem Sunday #28

Of Whose Values Do You Speak? And Are You Suggesting ...... ColoringFool Sunday #69

Our new value system. As per instructions. Irish_Dem Sunday #78

I care about Susan Collins tattoos. mr715 Sunday #30

It's a Nazi Bugs Bunny? Chasstev365 Sunday #36

No, but the Donald Duck is a horrific Japanese stereotype mr715 Sunday #37

I care about Susan Collins sitting out Krasnov's crime spree of GoodRaisin Sunday #46

Collins has no tattoos Polybius Sunday #94

I was joking mr715 Sunday #96

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As far as I am concerned, he might just be a perfect candidate, if he were a Republican. LisaL Sunday #39

The midterms will give us a good read on direction gulliver Sunday #38

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AIPAC has said he is a "direct threat to the US-Israel relationship". AloeVera Sunday #70

AIPAC and his tattoo are separate issues. RandySF 16 hrs ago #151

Not really Always Blue 14 hrs ago #170

Sure RandySF 13 hrs ago #173

Of course AIPAC is behind it sarisataka 13 hrs ago #175

I don't care about a tattoo Miami Blue Sunday #41

Many did and that's why zero Democrats voted to approve him rogue emissary Sunday #43

Rogue, I think that you misunderstood me, so please review my statement again Miami Blue Sunday #48

What did I miss understand in below question? rogue emissary Sunday #50

Okay, rogue, peace ✌️🏻 Miami Blue Sunday #59

Enjoy the Sunshine. 😎 rogue emissary Sunday #93

I care about a Senate majority. RockRaven Sunday #42

He isn't the nominee. The primary hasn't even happened yet. LisaL Sunday #45

It's almost as if some people aren't aware of it MorbidButterflyTat Sunday #73

It is almost as if some people believe a news story 9 days out can swing an election polling 76-10-3. RockRaven Sunday #89

It might matter to Maine voters MorbidButterflyTat Sunday #97

Please provide a link to This Will Hold. mr715 Sunday #114

He IS the nominee. Mills suspended her campaign, the others are polling in the single digits, and it's a week away. RockRaven Sunday #85

I am not optimistic about his chances in the general. LisaL Sunday #87

Collins will clobber him MorbidButterflyTat Sunday #98

I hope we both agree that should he win the nomination, mr715 Sunday #109

Not to mention BWdem4life Sunday #44

He's already had it covered with another tattoo nt Rob H. Sunday #101

Shhhh.... luv2fly Sunday #104

Then this is a tempest in a teapot. nt BWdem4life Yesterday #118

In 2025. LisaL 21 hrs ago #133

Not until he decided to run for office mcar 12 hrs ago #185

Platter? Skittles Sunday #51

Got it! Thanks! Chasstev365 Sunday #53

He got a swastika??! SSJVegeta Sunday #55

totenkopf WhiskeyGrinder Sunday #60

Oh. Does it look like a swastika? SSJVegeta Sunday #61

No, it's the emblem SS death camp guards used on their uniforms. WhiskeyGrinder Sunday #65

It's skull and cross bones symbol. LisaL Sunday #66

Something worse IMO, the insignia worn by the Nazi Death Camp guards EX500rider Sunday #62

It's been used by the German military for several centuries. GCG 19 hrs ago #137

Yes and the swastika was an ancient symbol used in Tibet EX500rider 17 hrs ago #146

This reminds me of Hell's Angels PCB66 11 hrs ago #191

Former Platner political director weighs in on his tattoo LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #64

It was something he did 30 some years ago while a young soldier and didn't realize it and he calls it a mistake oldmanlynn Sunday #80

Yea, sure. LisaL Sunday #82

30 some years ago? Polybius Sunday #95

Nazis enid602 Sunday #88

12?? 25 million Russians alone. WarGamer Sunday #91

Official number of Russian casualties is 20 millions. LisaL Sunday #92

I don't think it was a Nazi tattoo ruth diamond Sunday #102

In 20 years being around Marine "tough guys" sarisataka Sunday #105

it was an actual SS Totenkopf tattoo... precisely. WarGamer Sunday #113

I cared too AZProgressive Sunday #103

I don't care about either. He was young and in the military. It's been covered up Autumn 21 hrs ago #129

He might have been young when he got it, but he had it for nearly 20 years. LisaL 21 hrs ago #132

This message was self-deleted by its author Emile 19 hrs ago #136

You are confusing me with somebody else. LisaL 7 hrs ago #210

I can't believe that our party would even consider him as a candidate. milestogo 18 hrs ago #141

What things in his platform you against? Here Emile 17 hrs ago #143

Anti-semitism. milestogo 17 hrs ago #145

Sorry, it's not in his platform. Emile 16 hrs ago #147

Are we that hard up for candidates that we can't find someone who HAS NEVER had an antisemitic tattoo milestogo 16 hrs ago #149

Really, this is a great candidate. Must Emile 16 hrs ago #150

Its his character that I am not impressed with. milestogo 16 hrs ago #153

Still not in his platform. Waiting . . . Emile 16 hrs ago #154

You just don't get it. milestogo 16 hrs ago #156

I get it, I even posted his platform to Emile 16 hrs ago #157

This message was self-deleted by its author Emile 16 hrs ago #155

The future of the country is at stake. mainer 16 hrs ago #148

Kids are crying from hunger as they wait in food bank lines questionseverything 14 hrs ago #163

So it's "Israelis'" fault the US has hungry children? sarisataka 14 hrs ago #169

It's the fault of Israel supporting politicians both republican and democratic questionseverything 12 hrs ago #180

You could have just said "yes" sarisataka 12 hrs ago #186

I care about both, the sexting indicates his charactor vapor2 16 hrs ago #152

Susan Collins thanks you for your concern. Jack Valentino 15 hrs ago #160

A good cause and a polished image can hide just about anything. Torchlight 14 hrs ago #167

The whole sexting scandal just broke and still people mostly want to talk about his tattoo standingtall 13 hrs ago #174

False rumors flying about Platner mainer 13 hrs ago #176

nothing about him says "Senator Platner" lapfog_1 12 hrs ago #177

"Well, calling himself 'Senator Platner' on his resume is usually the first step to changing that." Emile 12 hrs ago #182

Doesn't he have to be elected first? LisaL 11 hrs ago #193

Let's work together and make that happen. Emile 10 hrs ago #194

I like Chris Murphy's response to this... maybe other Dems should think like Murphy Nanjeanne 12 hrs ago #187

Good reason for Sen. Murphy to be Leader mr715 12 hrs ago #189

The more we learn about him PCB66 11 hrs ago #190

That seems to work much better for a republican candidate. LisaL 11 hrs ago #192

Well, I guess the only mystery left is why you've been spending so much time hanging out in his closet? Emile 10 hrs ago #196

We don't need a reminder that the Nazis murdered 12 million people FFS. He was in the military and has Autumn 9 hrs ago #206

Please UpInArms 9 hrs ago #207

I care about both ABC123Easy 8 hrs ago #208