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In reply to the discussion: The fact that Graham Platner is apparently leading Gov. Mills in the Maine primary is ageism out of control [View all]
themaguffin
(4,803 posts)100. In this case, at least with those 2, Mills seems like an easy choice. Let Platner prove himself on a smaller role first
that is if he's fit at all given what he said and the fucking tattoo.
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The fact that Graham Platner is apparently leading Gov. Mills in the Maine primary is ageism out of control [View all]
dsc
Saturday
OP
Have there been any polls released since he revealed his Nazi tattoo to the world?
tritsofme
Saturday
#1
Not the biggest crime, but age is indeed a very important factor for voters to consider
Fiendish Thingy
Saturday
#19
If she's elected, she'll be 79 on the day she's sworn in as a Senator - the oldest first year Senator ever. NT
Midwestern Democrat
Sunday
#95
Many polls? Platner supporters don't do themselves any favors by exaggerating like this.
Wiz Imp
Sunday
#113
The strongest additional candidate, a woman, has now endorsed the former Governor. nt
pnwmom
Saturday
#42
Eight months out from the primary, there is no need to anoint a presumptive nominee
Fiendish Thingy
Saturday
#53
What would be "too progressive" exactly? I'm not familiar with him. Policy? Something else?
betsuni
Sunday
#82
If you listen to his political speech from way back before Mills entered. A month or two ago.
thought crime
Sunday
#83
Oh, so you mean now that it turns out he's not so progressive, former supporters have "knives out."
betsuni
Sunday
#89
Yes, nothing says "Progressive" like a SS Death Camp Guard tattoo on your chest for 18 years. nt
EX500rider
Sunday
#97
Given some of the comments seen even on DU, count me unsurprised. Better a NAZI-devote' who is young, white, male
hlthe2b
Saturday
#6
It's happening here, too. Easier to talk about age or tattoos than their political positions.
thought crime
Saturday
#76
The only thing obvious is that the establishment hasn't learned anything from 2016 and 2024
Renew Deal
Saturday
#15
It appears for the Democratic Primary they polled Registered Democrats, Green Party
Wiz Imp
Saturday
#33
Same made up Status Quo Establishment vs Progressive war to divide Democrats. Myth that old means conservative,
betsuni
Saturday
#38
"Should he never be allowed that opportunity to show hes not the same person that did those things."
WhiskeyGrinder
Saturday
#55
Perhaps given that information he knew the origins of his tattoo is coming out you will rethink that
EdmondDantes_
Saturday
#60
"integrity and strength of character" yeah that's definitely what I think of when a guy suddenly demands that his
WhiskeyGrinder
Sunday
#102
Hysterics over OMG what if they die or get sick! Like when you're little and think about what if you were an orphan,
betsuni
Sunday
#80
I think it has more to do with the fact that she only just entered the race, while
Jack Valentino
Saturday
#72