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In reply to the discussion: ME-SEN: Platner says Democratic Party 'trying to destroy my life' [View all]obamanut2012
(28,990 posts)31. I don't think Nazis or bigots is a "purity test," and am shocked you do
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        Actually he's running against AIPAC, both collins and the governor are AIPAC approved while platner is not
        questionseverything
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        Actually, Sanders core belief is that Democrats ignore the working class but FDR's party was working class.
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        It seems Platner has failed some kind of purity test that is administered only by the Democratic base.
        everyonematters
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        I can understand people feeling uneasy or doubting him. What I don't understand is the complete rejection since
        everyonematters
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        I've defended Graham Platner in several posts because I think people can just make mistakes
        thought crime
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        If your life can be destroyed by your own actions, maybe it's your own fault
        EdmondDantes_
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        Who the fuck put that motherfucking tattoo on his chest? Was it fucking his party?
        SoFlaBro
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