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Maru Kitteh

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14. His claim of over a decade of ignorance of his own tattoo isn't plausible.

Tue Oct 28, 2025, 01:38 PM

Oct 28

I really did want to give the guy a chance. I did. I listen to Jon Lovett’s pod, and Jon was making an argument to just take a step back and not throw Platner under the bus but I just do not trust the guy. He sets off my radar the way John Edwards did.

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ME-SEN: Platner says Democratic Party 'trying to destroy my life' [View all] RandySF Oct 28 OP

He's running against Collins AND the Democrats? leftstreet Oct 28 #1

Actually he's running against AIPAC, both collins and the governor are AIPAC approved while platner is not questionseverything Oct 28 #5

AIPAC forced him to get a Nazi tattoo? mcar Oct 28 #15

It's in the lacing of the boot... (nt) GJGCA Oct 28 #17

So Graham..question... agingdem Oct 28 #6

Being questioned JBTaurus83 Oct 28 #29

Blaming others on his own actions. Who else does that? lostincalifornia Oct 28 #2

This guy seems like a DINO "plant", despite apparently fooling Bernie AZJonnie Oct 28 #3

This guy. Fetterman. Gabbard. Turner. W_HAMILTON Oct 28 #26

I'm worried about that too... OneGrassRoot Oct 28 #36

Actually, Sanders core belief is that Democrats ignore the working class but FDR's party was working class. betsuni Oct 28 #35

I understand, that's why I only said "If I am any kind of Democrat" AZJonnie Wednesday #42

Dang, somebody needs to give him cheese to go with that whine. Phoenix61 Oct 28 #4

I don't get it. everyonematters Oct 28 #7

His claim of over a decade of ignorance of his own tattoo isn't plausible. Maru Kitteh Oct 28 #14

Lots of errors karynnj Oct 28 #18

It seems Platner has failed some kind of purity test that is administered only by the Democratic base. everyonematters Oct 28 #22

I don't live in Maine, but I would hope he beats Collins karynnj Oct 28 #24

I don't think Nazis or bigots is a "purity test," and am shocked you do obamanut2012 Oct 28 #31

I can understand people feeling uneasy or doubting him. What I don't understand is the complete rejection since everyonematters Oct 28 #38

You need to correct the misinformation in your post obamanut2012 Oct 28 #30

He's a smooth talker, charismatic, and better looking Polybius Oct 28 #41

oh did the party force him to run with all that baggage? WhiskeyGrinder Oct 28 #8

Or to get that tattoo? Aristus Oct 28 #9

I've defended Graham Platner in several posts because I think people can just make mistakes thought crime Oct 28 #10

If your life can be destroyed by your own actions, maybe it's your own fault EdmondDantes_ Oct 28 #11

Was that before or after he talked shit about gays and got a Nazi tattoo? Jbraybarten Oct 28 #12

He apparently doesn't understand that anything a Democrat karynnj Oct 28 #13

F this guy. More baggage than Samsonite. BannonsLiver Oct 28 #16

He seems to be learning a poor lesson. Torchlight Oct 28 #19

Who the fuck put that motherfucking tattoo on his chest? Was it fucking his party? SoFlaBro Oct 28 #20

And kept it for years. RandySF Oct 28 #21

Oh, here we go. W_HAMILTON Oct 28 #23

Big Mistake Trying to Blame Cha Oct 28 #25

I think he's doing that just fine without anyone's help Patton French Oct 28 #27

Did we force you to get a Nazi tattoo? Initech Oct 28 #28

well then FUCKING LEAVE Skittles Oct 28 #32

Did the Dem Party make him run as "Working Class.. " Cha Oct 28 #33

Oyster farmer should clam up. yorkster Oct 28 #34

A new KFILE investigation uncovers deleted social posts that undercut claims sheshe2 Oct 28 #37

Running as one and be one can be two different things. republianmushroom Oct 28 #39

Whaaaaaaa! 😢😥 QueerDuck Oct 28 #40

"destroy my life" rogue emissary Wednesday #43

No one would have known that Platner had that tattoo had that old video of him shirtless not surfaced MichMan Friday #44

I think a candidate should have the self awareness to be proactive in dealing with potentially negative information. RandySF Friday #45