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Emile

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7. Probably because all the disinformation to ruin the democrats chances to oust Collins?

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Graham Platner Went to Hell and Back. He Has a Simple Message for Democrats. [View all] BeyondGeography Apr 22 OP

Platner has the makings of being a great Senator. Kid Berwyn Apr 22 #1

As long as he has REALY & SINCERELY left his racist, bigoted, misogynistic attitudes--as expressed hlthe2b Apr 22 #10

There are those of us UpInArms Apr 22 #13

Yes... One can only hope... hlthe2b Apr 22 #15

and, like Vietnam, Korea, Iraq, etc, etc, etc, etc.. mountain grammy Apr 22 #31

All we have is hope brakester Apr 22 #42

Ditto Cosmocat Apr 22 #43

Does American society incubate Toxic Masculinity and give the idea birth ? magicarpet Apr 22 #74

I also hope he's not another Fetterman. ananda Apr 22 #50

I agree.. mountain grammy Apr 22 #28

ICYMI ariadne0614 Apr 22 #30

Thank you. Great presentation by the candidate on what we are missing. Kid Berwyn Apr 22 #38

It is my pleasure to share this window into his personal evolution. ariadne0614 Apr 22 #44

The measure of strength is not about who we beat down but about who we lift up Redleg Apr 22 #54

+1 K & R Emile Apr 22 #2

K & R democrank Apr 22 #3

"Send me to Washington and I will work tirelessly to rebuild the American military." WhiskeyGrinder Apr 22 #4

The context to that quote is about the wasteful spending Emile Apr 22 #5

For a plain-spoken oysterman, his statements sure seem to take a lot of explaining. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 22 #6

Probably because all the disinformation to ruin the democrats chances to oust Collins? Emile Apr 22 #7

Both he and Mills poll ahead of Collins. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 22 #8

Platner leads Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins by 7 to 14 points (48% to 41%), Emile Apr 22 #12

Graham Platner a blessing or a demon ? magicarpet Apr 22 #16

thank you for this useful post justaprogressive Apr 22 #33

What's the action evidence he's changed? EdmondDantes_ Apr 22 #39

I've regretted not having used a better choice of words Zambero Apr 22 #9

If I hear "restructure," it makes me think layers of bureaucracy or departments or missions/scopes will be removed WhiskeyGrinder Apr 22 #11

"that definitely sounds like someone who's running as an anti-war candidate." EX500rider Apr 22 #52

lol exactly WhiskeyGrinder Apr 22 #55

Ben Rhodes, the author, was a foreign policy advisor in the Obama administration. Nt Fiendish Thingy Apr 22 #14

Platner would be a breath of fresh air over biocube Apr 22 #17

Graham Platner is running to grab the seat from GOPee (MAGA) leaning senior senator from Maine Sue Collins,for those,. magicarpet Apr 22 #56

Jesus Christ,... The damn Android operating system is editing my words because it,... magicarpet Apr 22 #59

"There's a big difference between saying the war shouldn't be happening because it is bad and Nanjeanne Apr 22 #18

And I have the reverse reaction dsc Apr 22 #19

I think you might be misunderstanding me and perhaps Platner as well Nanjeanne Apr 22 #22

My Town Classmates Maninacan Apr 22 #20

I don't trust Platner. He has no relevant experience for being a Senator. I'm not sure why the Crooked folks are LymphocyteLover Apr 22 #21

Ben Rhodes is crooked? BeyondGeography Apr 22 #24

Crooked Media.. is supporting Platner mountain grammy Apr 22 #32

lol...thanks for clearing that up for me BeyondGeography Apr 22 #35

I listen a couple times a week if it's something I'm interested in hearing. mountain grammy Apr 22 #37

Yes, I listen to Lovett or Leave It and also Pod Save the World. I haven't listened to Pod Save America after what they LymphocyteLover Apr 22 #62

Yes I also had a hard time with that. mountain grammy Apr 22 #90

Yes, he's part of the media network and is on Pod Save the World LymphocyteLover Apr 22 #63

Have to say, as an outsider looking in, I feel the same. Bev54 Apr 22 #26

I have that same worry LymphocyteLover Apr 22 #61

I only read the first bit of this breathless excerpt from the NYT. How many Iraqi/Afghani children were murdered by US erronis Apr 22 #23

I hope the voters in Maine choose wisely. sop Apr 22 #25

Graham Platner leading Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic Primary election, 55% to 28%. Emile Apr 22 #27

I cannot get past his vile misogyny and his "working man of the people" niyad Apr 22 #29

yup Skittles Apr 22 #79

I think Platner's anti-war stance is sincere, and he has matured since his early offensive behavior Martin Eden Apr 22 #34

As much as... 2naSalit Apr 22 #41

You have a valid point regarding experience, and lingering questions about his character. Martin Eden Apr 22 #45

I'd really have to... 2naSalit Apr 22 #48

"Sanders stupped for Fetterman", too.. Cha Apr 22 #60

It "resembled" a Nazi symbol?? SERIOUSLY?? -- No, sorry... it ABSOLUTELY IS a Nazi symbol! QueerDuck Apr 22 #36

It did resemble a Nazi symbol what with it being a Nazi symbol... mr715 Apr 22 #93

LOL! Nailed it! I'm sure that's the same type of hair splitting that the NYT's editorial board does... QueerDuck Apr 22 #97

How far truth has fallen. mr715 Apr 22 #99

That's nice... 2naSalit Apr 22 #40

It 'resembled a swastika' in the same way my 8th grade book report Torchlight Apr 22 #46

I find no mention in the article that it 'resembled a swastika' Abolishinist Apr 22 #49

You will not find that wording in the NYT article because he did not have a swastika tattoo. Celerity Apr 22 #57

Exactly. The article says it 'resembled a Nazi symbol', of which there are many. Abolishinist Apr 22 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author Torchlight Apr 22 #47

I agree with him on his war stance ☮ walkingman Apr 22 #51

I don't trust a "Democrat" whose message trashes Congressional Dems and cheers for MAGAts MorbidButterflyTat Apr 22 #53

JHC, Planter... sorry the Dems are Passionate Cha Apr 22 #65

I have many draft age grandsons and I am glad he is anti war questionseverything Apr 22 #67

Shane on Planter for sounding like Fetterman.. Cha Apr 22 #69

Fetterman is totally pro war backing Israel, platner is the exact opposite questionseverything Apr 22 #72

Planter is attacking Dems for being "passionate Cha Apr 22 #100

They sound entirely, 100%, completely different. mr715 Apr 22 #77

Planter is Attacking Dems for no reason Cha Apr 22 #101

We are perceiving different things. mr715 Apr 22 #102

iff elected which planner will show up? msongs Apr 22 #58

The one who will not cater to the whims of billionaire donors. Emile Apr 22 #64

You why he won't be another Fetterman? Intractable Apr 22 #66

Why do we compare him to Fetterman? mr715 Apr 22 #75

Not my idea to compare him. Mine is just a response to all of the above. Intractable Apr 22 #78

Understood. mr715 Apr 22 #82

Mills is part of the old guard. Many Democrats want a renewed Democratic party. Intractable Apr 22 #84

That is my sense. mr715 Apr 22 #89

Concerns could be mitigated if he was running for smaller office and built a strong verifiable record themaguffin Apr 22 #68

I do not understand why anyone is even entertaining the thought of supporting this guy over the extremely qualified and Quiet Em Apr 22 #70

Both can defeat Sen. Collins. mr715 Apr 22 #73

I do not believe Platner can beat Collins. Quiet Em Apr 22 #81

We shall see. mr715 Apr 22 #85

He's still a slow motion train wreck. RandySF Apr 22 #76

Says you. Intractable Apr 22 #80

and me Skittles Apr 22 #83

Too bad you will lose this one, eh? Intractable Apr 22 #86

says you Skittles Apr 22 #87

Polling says, "Mills loses." That your pick. Intractable Apr 22 #88

He probably will win the primary. RandySF Apr 22 #92

Yeah, well, too bad he's going to win, right? Intractable Apr 22 #94

November? I wouldn't bet on it. RandySF Apr 22 #95

Mills is severely losing in the polls. But, if you want to keep the up the faith, it'll just hurt that much more in Nov Intractable Apr 22 #96

I can understand why you wouldn't bet on it. Mills doesn't Emile Apr 22 #104

Respectfully, he's winning. mr715 Apr 22 #91

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe Apr 22 #98

What is the "simple message for Democrats"? maxsolomon Apr 22 #103

You got it BeyondGeography Apr 23 #105