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Graham Platner - Holy Crap. (Original Post) KentuckyWoman Aug 24 OP
We need a lot more ads like this one. democrank Aug 24 #1
That was impressive! chowder66 Aug 24 #2
The woodchopping is good imagery nuxvomica Aug 24 #3
"I don't have all the answers but I'm asking the right questions" Skittles Aug 24 #4
K&R ReRe Aug 24 #5
He's right about the Cruz - Collins comparison harumph Aug 24 #6

democrank

(11,736 posts)
1. We need a lot more ads like this one.
Sun Aug 24, 2025, 01:34 AM
Aug 24

Tough, focused, plain-spoken. Graham Platner set a very good example.

nuxvomica

(13,605 posts)
3. The woodchopping is good imagery
Sun Aug 24, 2025, 01:54 AM
Aug 24

It succinctly conveys generically hard work and is also a little bit dangerous so it grabs attention. It's a great counter to Republicans shooting something with a rifle. If more candidates use it, it could be part of a "working hard" versus "hardly working" meme. I think this is an area of weakness for Republicans in Congress, who are not doing their jobs but just rubberstamping Dear Leader's agenda.

ReRe

(11,853 posts)
5. K&R
Sun Aug 24, 2025, 03:46 AM
Aug 24

Now, there's some good news.

Graham Planter! Democrat! Running for US Senate from Maine!

harumph

(2,978 posts)
6. He's right about the Cruz - Collins comparison
Sun Aug 24, 2025, 12:12 PM
Aug 24

Collins is the more despicable inasmuch as she works to present herself as a moderate.
Cruz is a dutiful foot soldier for evil - but he's not hiding it.

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