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WinstonSmith4740

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7. "and not afraid of a fight."
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 05:12 PM
21 hrs ago

That pretty much sums it up for me. It's been Dem's problem for years, and they really need to get over it. People like Graham have recognized that we are not dealing with rational people. There can be no "You've got a point, let's see what we can agree on" with this cabal. They hate Democracy, are dead set on destroying it, and I think people like Platner can stop them. John Boehner said during Bush 2 (?) "Our idea of cooperation is the Democrats doing what we want." Nothing has changed, in fact, it's gotten worse. Dems have to learn to come out swinging, and Platner has.

And just WHO are Republicans to throw issues of "morality" at this guy? At least his partners were consenting adults.

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I have a theory. [View all] Bumbles 23 hrs ago OP
Thank you! ananda 23 hrs ago #1
I believe he will. Bumbles 23 hrs ago #2
Above all, he speaks truth to power. Calmly, matter of factly. Ya can't argue with that. Amaryllis 22 hrs ago #3
I think so too and I did have apprehensions, but he is so articulate and quick that he's hlthe2b 21 hrs ago #4
Like you, I'm a Mainer -misanthroptimist 21 hrs ago #5
When I heard him speak, I knew he was to one to win that seat. patphil 21 hrs ago #6
"and not afraid of a fight." WinstonSmith4740 21 hrs ago #7
I just love the smell of concern in the morning peppertree 21 hrs ago #8
And Yet There Are The Monied wyn borkins 21 hrs ago #9
I'm so disappointed to see Melinda French-Gates' name among billionaire donors. Bumbles 21 hrs ago #10
At some point the money provides diminishing returns. And might actually become a liability if they overdo it. paleotn 20 hrs ago #13
I loved the guy's response when Trumpy called him a 'thug.' It was excellent! n/t PatrickforB 21 hrs ago #11
I would pay to see Plattner fight Kegsbreath! BidenRocks 20 hrs ago #12
I like Platner but wow, stop the sexist crap Brenda 19 hrs ago #14
I didn't mean to offend you with my observation. Bumbles 19 hrs ago #15
Have debates between Platner and Collins been scheduled? senseandsensibility 18 hrs ago #16
I didn't realize how much he was drinking and abusing applegrove 13 hrs ago #17
I worried he might be another Fetterman until I read a piece from his high school classmate. Bumbles 7 hrs ago #18
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