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applegrove

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17. I didn't realize how much he was drinking and abusing

Reply to Bumbles (Original post)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 01:00 AM

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alcohol. I can't imagine what ptsd due to military service in a war zone is like, i have it due to harrassment. I continue to worry about him as a candidate because he does remind me of Fetterman. And I'm tired of charismatic populists who have sketchy pasts like Trump. But I'm a little less afraid now that I know most of his story.

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I have a theory. [View all] Bumbles Friday OP

Thank you! ananda Friday #1

I believe he will. Bumbles Friday #2

Above all, he speaks truth to power. Calmly, matter of factly. Ya can't argue with that. Amaryllis Friday #3

I think so too and I did have apprehensions, but he is so articulate and quick that he's hlthe2b Friday #4

Like you, I'm a Mainer -misanthroptimist Friday #5

When I heard him speak, I knew he was to one to win that seat. patphil Friday #6

"and not afraid of a fight." WinstonSmith4740 Friday #7

I just love the smell of concern in the morning peppertree Friday #8

And Yet There Are The Monied wyn borkins Friday #9

I'm so disappointed to see Melinda French-Gates' name among billionaire donors. Bumbles Friday #10

At some point the money provides diminishing returns. And might actually become a liability if they overdo it. paleotn Friday #13

I loved the guy's response when Trumpy called him a 'thug.' It was excellent! n/t PatrickforB Friday #11

I would pay to see Plattner fight Kegsbreath! BidenRocks Friday #12

I like Platner but wow, stop the sexist crap Brenda Friday #14

I didn't mean to offend you with my observation. Bumbles Friday #15

Have debates between Platner and Collins been scheduled? senseandsensibility Friday #16

I didn't realize how much he was drinking and abusing applegrove Yesterday #17

I worried he might be another Fetterman until I read a piece from his high school classmate. Bumbles Yesterday #18