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117. This reads like a hit piece

Sun May 31, 2026, 05:37 PM

2 hrs ago

Title: "Platner's Texts With Women Concerned Campaign as Senate Race Took Off"

Did they really? According to the wife, before they even started campaigning, there was an internal vetting process where he was asked if there was anything. The couple told the staff internally about the previous messages. Then, the vetters decided to go ahead with the campaign. This was all PRIVATE.

Now that there are political opponents one of the former staffers leaked the info to make Platner look bad. They leaked info that was private and already vetted by that staffer a long while ago.

From this article:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/graham-platner-wife-told-campaign-about-sexually-explicit-texts-he-sent-other-women/

In a video posted by Platner's campaign's social media, Gertner said "I just really wanted to make sure that everyone knows that Graham and I have a great marriage."

"Being married is hard," she said. "Being newly married is hard. Being newly married and going through infertility is hard. Being newly married, going through infertility and a Senate campaign is hard. I don't even know if I have the right words to describe what we've been going through, but our marriage counselor helps, my personal counselor helps, Graham's personal counselor helps and we work on our mental health every day. No marriage is perfect."

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"I trusted this person with the most private chapter of our lives — the early days of our marriage BEFORE ANY CAMPAIGN WAS ON OUR MIND — and I am deeply hurt by her betrayal and the invasion of our privacy," Gertner wrote.

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Platner's Texts With Women Concerned Campaign as Senate Race Took Off [View all] demmiblue Yesterday OP

Why are we just hearing about this now? mcar Yesterday #1

to be fair Skittles Yesterday #6

Married less than two years and they are seeing a marriage counselor.. sheshe2 Yesterday #15

This message was self-deleted by its author BillJoeBobBeauregard 8 hrs ago #95

Hey, BillJoeBobBeau, welcome to DU. sheshe2 8 hrs ago #97

This message was self-deleted by its author sheshe2 Yesterday #16

Campaign aide decided she could become Linda Tripp. SouthBayDem 37 min ago #119

OK, so Platner is finished... Escape Yesterday #2

This message was self-deleted by its author BillJoeBobBeauregard 8 hrs ago #96

Unless somebody steps into the limelight, what other choice do we have? RVN VET71 7 hrs ago #99

David Costello debsy 4 hrs ago #114

No he isn't. He is going to win no matter what your wish is. Cobalt Violet 32 min ago #120

I just hope he doesn't suck up $$$ support.... Mark.b2 Yesterday #3

Another man who can't control himself. choie Yesterday #4

Post removed Post removed 7 hrs ago #101

Counseling is a good start for the married couple...... Lovie777 Yesterday #5

I'm pretty sure Collins isn't 'concerned' about her chances now....... unfortunately. cstanleytech Yesterday #7

Texts like these is how Tillis beat Cunningham in 2020. dsc Yesterday #8

too late now. WhiteTara 21 hrs ago #60

And I'd like once again to thank the Democratic Party for that, because ms liberty 9 hrs ago #85

Apparently we cant quakerboy 5 hrs ago #113

He held a 7 point lead over Collins prior to this . surfered Yesterday #9

In Maine - that doesn't mean much I'm affraid FBaggins Yesterday #31

Thank you for that. Visited their Coast one spring. Loved it. Tulips, Daffodils, coastline.. surfered Yesterday #34

I think he has a 9 point lead now. Uncle Joe 22 hrs ago #49

Trump slept with a porn star while his wife was pregnant SamuelTheThird Yesterday #10

It is absolutely not irrelevant mcar Yesterday #14

Unless he was harrassing women, it's irrelevant SamuelTheThird Yesterday #21

That's ridiculous whataboutism mcar Yesterday #36

People don't vote based on infidelity SamuelTheThird Yesterday #44

can't we have a candidate who isn't a creep with a nazi tattoo? Skittles 21 hrs ago #53

Who isn't sexting with multiple women? LisaL 9 hrs ago #86

that's the creep part Skittles 6 hrs ago #109

she failed to even win the primary. Cobalt Violet 27 min ago #121

I'm saying WEREN'T THERE ANY SUITABLE CANDIDATES OUT THERE? Skittles 19 min ago #123

Another Weiner. Scruffy1 21 hrs ago #58

You know it's out there mcar 20 hrs ago #61

And they usually don't stop, do they? LisaL 9 hrs ago #87

People look back and make that argument about the 90's Renew Deal 21 hrs ago #59

Neither of them had additional problems radical noodle 10 hrs ago #82

Here we go again. Screwing ourselves. paleotn 9 hrs ago #89

that's a pretty fucking low bar Skittles Yesterday #17

When didn't he do that exactly to any of his many wives? cstanleytech Yesterday #27

Yes but Trump is a republican PatSeg Yesterday #32

NO! It is not irrelevant. sheshe2 19 hrs ago #66

Bring back Governor Mills LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #11

Mills is still on the ballot MontanaMama 49 min ago #118

Her name will not be on the November ballot. Emile 12 min ago #124

This message was self-deleted by its author Bumbles Yesterday #12

I don't see why David Costello shouldn't be backed at this point and probably should have been when Janet dropped out chowder66 Yesterday #13

I agree. Bright, shiny objects distract. I was ready to vote for Graham, with reservations. Bumbles Yesterday #23

Thank you for this. I wasn't aware of him. mcar Yesterday #37

You're welcome. I think he may have registered late and has been overwhelmed by a flashier candidate in Platner. Bumbles Yesterday #42

Thanks for the detailed David Costello info. yorkster 7 hrs ago #104

X1000. yorkster 21 hrs ago #55

I'm sick of people who know what they've done and run anyway. Susan Calvin Yesterday #18

That is a very real problem.and reflects a major character flaw. Sarwell did the lostincalifornia Yesterday #28

Governor Mills had to drop out for this guy? SamuelAdams Yesterday #19

Just want to point out there's at least another Democrat running in rogue emissary Yesterday #20

David Costello. See my posting above. Bumbles Yesterday #24

Here's a link to a Maine Democratic Primary Ballot Quiet Em 23 hrs ago #45

A lesson to folks thar when you see red flags Miguelito Loveless Yesterday #22

The excuses people have made for this guy makes me wonder mcar Yesterday #38

Well, but Bernie likes him... eye roll radical noodle 21 hrs ago #56

IIRC Bernie liked Fetterman too mcar 20 hrs ago #62

And Tulsi Gabbard. LisaM 15 hrs ago #71

The Progressive Establishment has anointed and it is always right. betsuni 18 hrs ago #69

David Costello Cirsium 18 hrs ago #68

no shit Skittles 21 hrs ago #52

This type of indiscretion VGuerra276 Yesterday #25

oh come on Skittles 21 hrs ago #51

I believe Trump doesn't text or email LeftInTX 21 hrs ago #57

I would imagine whatever opponent leaked all the early opposition stuff karynnj 6 hrs ago #106

So if he stays in..... Red Mountain Yesterday #26

He'll stay in, and unless an alternative appears, Democrats will have no choice but to vote for him. The lostincalifornia Yesterday #29

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Are you OK with him blaming women for their rapes? mcar Yesterday #39

Not so much Orangenero 23 hrs ago #46

WTF? mcar 22 hrs ago #47

Maybe Platner should have done some PatSeg Yesterday #33

This should be good for the Bro's vote mdbl Yesterday #35

Who remembers Gary Hart? Kid Berwyn Yesterday #40

Distasteful and upsetting but I'm delighted it's finally coming out. mahina Yesterday #41

Epstein Class DoBW Yesterday #43

Not surprised in the least DaBronx 22 hrs ago #48

IOKIYAR WestMichRad 21 hrs ago #50

I know the gop is worse, but DonCoquixote 21 hrs ago #54

Message auto-removed Name removed 8 hrs ago #94

NO DonCoquixote 6 hrs ago #108

David Costello is a much more qualified yorkster 20 hrs ago #63

Hope this is not repeat of Cunningham in NC in 2020 bmichaelh 20 hrs ago #64

Plantner is the candidate duckworth969 20 hrs ago #65

Okay if Mainers vote first before you declare the winner? MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #67

He is not yet nominated. LisaL 10 hrs ago #80

Sounds serious Torchlight 9 hrs ago #90

And then there's this Buddyzbuddy 17 hrs ago #70

Perfectly timed, perfectly ambiguous NYT hit piece. Probably a few more parked. Maine-i-ac 11 hrs ago #72

"our SecDef has a Nazi tattoo" Not really EX500rider 8 hrs ago #91

This guy seems to be a disaster in the making. I know he stands for all the right things, but . . . Vinca 11 hrs ago #73

Post removed Post removed 7 hrs ago #100

Jimmy Carter Jughead 11 hrs ago #74

Were the women over 18? Was the sex consensual? intheflow 10 hrs ago #75

malpractice Irish_Dem 10 hrs ago #76

"[E]specially in a state where female voters make up a large share of the electorate." rzemanfl 10 hrs ago #77

Great piece by The New York Times Akakoji 10 hrs ago #78

Republicans would not self-inflict themselves over this bucolic_frolic 10 hrs ago #79

Post removed Post removed 10 hrs ago #81

Let's have 25 threads a day about this. Collins is concerned there's not enough threads. dem4decades 10 hrs ago #83

I don't want to have to deal with her concerns for years to come. LisaL 9 hrs ago #88

Then stop helping her! questionseverything 7 hrs ago #102

In my view nominating this guy would end up helping her. LisaL 7 hrs ago #103

Listen to his wife please. Artistree22 9 hrs ago #84

Post removed Post removed 8 hrs ago #92

WHO CARES????? BillJoeBobBeauregard 8 hrs ago #93

alrighty then Skittles 6 hrs ago #110

Epstein, Epstein, Epstein... dlk 7 hrs ago #98

another attempt to grab defeat out of a senate seat we could win samsingh 7 hrs ago #105

Go Platner 💪🏻 Miami Blue 6 hrs ago #107

I'm glad I don't have to vote for this guy. I've yet to read anything that would make me want to. 50 Shades Of Blue 5 hrs ago #111

Same here. LisaL 5 hrs ago #112

Pearl Clutching yankee87 2 hrs ago #115

If this guy was a republican, he would have been a perfect candidate. LisaL 2 hrs ago #116

This reads like a hit piece Don1 2 hrs ago #117

Exactly orangecrush 24 min ago #122