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27. Platner won 72%+ of the vote, so aside from his alleged personal behavior, Graham's policy messages carry moral weight

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 10:50 PM

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in regards to what Mainers wanted to vote for.

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Platner doesn't get to take time WSHazel Monday #1

He doesn't address much here. More like a 'look over there' strategy. Intractable Monday #2

He clearly denied the allegations in his first two sentences Mysterian Monday #10

As I said, he didn't address much. Intractable Monday #23

Thank you Uncle Joe. The Ratfuckering Emile Monday #4

Well, a classic, she said, he said..... I'm afraid I believe her. ashredux Monday #5

Why? Mysterian Monday #12

If I lived in Maine Bluestocking Monday #6

Are you kidding me? LisaL Monday #8

No I am not kidding you Bluestocking Monday #16

Why now? That's the best ya got---timing? Maybe because a public..... ColoringFool Monday #18

The Maine Democratic Party is asking him to withdraw. It's over. WhiskeyGrinder Monday #11

Don't worry; Chuck Schumer isn't here. 😆😅🤣🤣😅😅😆 ColoringFool Monday #19

I live in Maine -misanthroptimist Monday #21

Guilty or not, this is a terrible situation. oasis Monday #7

Anybody could tell where this nomination was going. LisaL Monday #9

I'm deflated right now. The Maine seat is crucial. oasis Monday #17

Christ almighty Graham. just drop out already Just_Vote_Dem Monday #14

I love the statement of the Maine party chair LetMyPeopleVote 3 hrs ago #24

What if he stays in the race? LisaL 3 hrs ago #25

Collins wins easily LetMyPeopleVote 3 hrs ago #26

Democrats aren't going to vote for a rapist. tritsofme 2 hrs ago #28

He's not going to stay. AloeVera 2 hrs ago #31

Excellent! I love it, too! MorbidButterflyTat 1 hr ago #32