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karynnj

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24. I don't live in Maine, but I would hope he beats Collins

Tue Oct 28, 2025, 02:48 PM

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However, I am a liberal Democrat and understand the importance of the vote for majority leader. What I would be afraid of is that many less partisan people than me would stick with their multi term Senator if they are uncomfortable with him.

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

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

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

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

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

So Graham..question... agingdem Tuesday #6

Being questioned JBTaurus83 Tuesday #29

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

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

This guy. Fetterman. Gabbard. Turner. W_HAMILTON Tuesday #26

I'm worried about that too... OneGrassRoot Tuesday #36

Actually, Sanders core belief is that Democrats ignore the working class but FDR's party was working class. betsuni Tuesday #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 Tuesday #4

I don't get it. everyonematters Tuesday #7

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

Lots of errors karynnj Tuesday #18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Or to get that tattoo? Aristus Tuesday #9

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

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

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

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

F this guy. More baggage than Samsonite. BannonsLiver Tuesday #16

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

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

And kept it for years. RandySF Tuesday #21

Oh, here we go. W_HAMILTON Tuesday #23

Big Mistake Trying to Blame Cha Tuesday #25

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

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

well then FUCKING LEAVE Skittles Tuesday #32

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

Oyster farmer should clam up. yorkster Tuesday #34

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

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

Whaaaaaaa! 😢😥 QueerDuck Tuesday #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