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jmbar2

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66. OK, so Platner's probably going to be the candidate. But...

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 02:38 PM

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(Still trying to understand the sentiment here... )

- Platner is a fiery speaker, and supports Dem positions. However, he has baggage, and no experience in office.

- Costello supports the same positions, has a lot of experience and a good reputation. But he is has been eclipsed by Platner in the polls. Democrats would likely support either candidate vs Collins. Vote blue, no matter who.

Aside from current polls, what makes Platner the best candidate? I like what he says, mostly.

What is his track record advocating for the people? What has he done?

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re: Platner - But if personal imperfection disqualifies a candidate, Washington DC should empty itself immediately. [View all] Swede Monday OP

Starting with the WH.................... Lovie777 Monday #1

Waiting for the count to chime in. rzemanfl Monday #2

I didn't want to disappoint you. Intractable Monday #4

Not the one I had in mind, but thanks. rzemanfl Monday #6

Oh fun! Can I play? I can "predict" the dismissals, excuses, ignoring of historical facts and attacking the messenger. QueerDuck Monday #5

Wish I can RECd you unlimited times ExtraGriz Monday #47

It's a given. eShirl 20 hrs ago #94

A dirty fighter is better than a saint. Democrats should not disqualify anyone without a felony conviction. dalton99a Monday #3

Really good point - and republicans don't even care TBF Monday #13

+1. Democrats should rid themselves of the self-inflicted purity virus and learn to say "SO WHAT" dalton99a Monday #15

Graham Platner BComplex Monday #44

A dirty fighter..... Horseshoeluck Monday #14

Um . WHAT?! "A dirty fighter is better than a saint" BECAUSE?? ColoringFool Monday #45

A counter point EdmondDantes_ Monday #7

Maine has had perfectly good candidates in the past ... Ritabert Monday #9

What makes you think he will bring in independents? SamuelAdams Monday #11

Because polling. mr715 Monday #19

The last Democrat to challenge Collins led in all the polls... W_HAMILTON Monday #25

As I said in other polls, so perhaps we should just grieve. mr715 Monday #26

Or elect a better Democrat? This is still the primary, after all. W_HAMILTON Monday #27

OK, who do you suggest? I found this on ballot ready TBF Monday #31

If it were up to me, i would vote for Mills. W_HAMILTON Monday #33

Much like Speaker Gideon, a stalwart Democrat who lost. mr715 Monday #37

Platner, this alleged """fighter,""" has never even been in an election to lose. W_HAMILTON Monday #48

So support Susan Collins. Just own it. Don't keep shoveling this mr715 Monday #51

Except that we are a day before the election TBF Monday #61

She's still on the ballot, as is at least one other alternative. W_HAMILTON Monday #67

76% Platner, 10% Mills mr715 Monday #71

Are you saying Sara Gideon wasn't? Emile Monday #32

Gideon wasn't what? W_HAMILTON Monday #36

LOL Emile Monday #38

But our candidate might have a penis. mr715 Monday #40

The primary hasn't even occurred yet. W_HAMILTON Monday #50

Devote time to taking down Collins rather than staying silent. mr715 Monday #53

Implicit in your argument is that we lose with Platner. mr715 Monday #39

No, implicit in YOUR argument is that we win with Platner. W_HAMILTON Monday #49

All I hear is sound and fury signifying nothing. mr715 Monday #52

90% of what you say is your incorrect interpretation of life in general questionseverything Monday #10

Of course you do EdmondDantes_ Monday #17

THANK YOU!!! niyad Monday #12

I hope you will never be judged by a selective, agenda-driven gotcha of your past words and actions. AloeVera Monday #20

Weird that you claim to be against selective agenda driven gotcha while being selective yourself EdmondDantes_ Monday #35

Robert Byrd... mr715 Monday #42

Robert Byrd had actions that demonstrated his change EdmondDantes_ Monday #63

So, to be clear, you WOULD vote for former klansman Robert Byrd mr715 Monday #64

That you failed to point to where Platner has demonstrated that growth and improvement is weird EdmondDantes_ Monday #86

I'm not his confessor. mr715 Monday #88

I have responded in other threads and replies to you, as you know AloeVera Monday #59

That's an opinion based on what you desperately want to believe EdmondDantes_ Monday #87

If Costello were running against Collins, instead of Platner, who would you vote for? jmbar2 Monday #22

He is polling at 3% so evidently they don't want to vote for him questionseverything Monday #55

The question is... jmbar2 Monday #62

Impossible to answer. mr715 Monday #65

OK, so Platner's probably going to be the candidate. But... jmbar2 Monday #66

There is campaign activity mr715 Monday #68

I take personally the gay slurs. I'm surprised at how many people (and which people) appear to be okay with it. QueerDuck Monday #23

I'm gay and don't care Sympthsical Monday #54

Yep. I couldn't care less if he used the F word. I want him to vote with Democrats and oppose Christian nationalists. Hassin Bin Sober Monday #70

Don't forget about rapist Eric Swalwell. mr715 Monday #73

Some of it is genuinely funny Sympthsical Monday #75

No one? Seriously? --- Well, I care. QueerDuck Monday #78

Oh, there is absolutely privilege at play Sympthsical Monday #79

While I deeply respect the work you have done with LGBTQ youth... QueerDuck Monday #81

It's a matter of priority Sympthsical Monday #85

I appreciate the response, though I think you are creating a false binary. QueerDuck 20 hrs ago #92

I appreciate your perspective and yes those comments are deserving of condemnation. But what might Nanjeanne 18 hrs ago #96

Whether or not individuals within a community use certain language with each other is a personal choice. QueerDuck Monday #72

This sounds exhausting Sympthsical Monday #77

No it's not. QueerDuck Monday #80

These statements are incendiary in the extreme, and many of these issues cited BComplex Monday #57

I support Democrats gab13by13 Monday #8

If so many can vote for a Pdeo, Sexual Abuser, multigraincracker Monday #16

Simple logic Bobstandard Monday #18

AND it's another Democratic butt in a Senate chair to help bring us into the majority, and Scrivener7 Monday #82

I wish I could vote for him but I'm in Maryland wolfie001 Monday #21

That's why I disagree with my own Democratic Representative mvd Monday #24

Everything I see says that We the People want to take power from the establishment. flashman13 Monday #28

Wrong Framing! We love imperfects! We hate being lied to. delisen Monday #29

No party is perfect, but at least we try to get better. mr715 Monday #43

Re Platner - if only he had more serious sexual misconduct he could run for POTUS. Vinca Monday #30

This is how I voted in the Texas primary - TBF Monday #34

If I were perfect, I might have a different attitude Bluetus Monday #41

I believe we need to hold our elected representatives to a higher standard, rather than making excuses... QueerDuck Monday #46

I don't believe anybody who says they knew all along that Bluetus Monday #56

Post removed Post removed Monday #58

Okay, FUHGEDDABOUTIT. But One Thing Platner MUST CHANGE..... ColoringFool Monday #60

"...personal imperfection..." MorbidButterflyTat Monday #69

Known as a purity test. Swede Monday #83

I get it MorbidButterflyTat Monday #90

Kick and rec. 58Sunliner Monday #74

Bam SuzyandPuffpuff Monday #76

"personal imperfections" Is that what they're calling Cha Monday #84

I don't know about that MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #91

Whining that Democrats want to "rip my life apart" -- help help they're out to get me! betsuni 19 hrs ago #95

I'm going to take an unpopular position Metaphorical Monday #89

Hear Hear! OldBaldy1701E 20 hrs ago #93