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EdmondDantes_

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20. Especially since he really did have grassroots support pushing him to run

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 06:31 PM

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Understandably it probably made him feel good to be genuinely wanted by people around him and how much many men struggle with that. Not an excuse for either him or men at large, but it's a very powerful feeling.

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Pro Tip: If you've been hiding crimes, don't run for office. [View all] Coventina Yesterday OP

I wish I could recommend this op more than once.. Peacetrain Yesterday #1

Unless you are a Republican................. Lovie777 Yesterday #2

Point taken. Coventina Yesterday #4

But we do Keepthesoulalive Yesterday #16

I am just devastated hookaleft Yesterday #3

Yes, it is incredibly painful. Coventina Yesterday #6

I've now written off the senate entirely. BannonsLiver Yesterday #24

There is still NC, OH, TX, AK, and IA. SamuelAdams Yesterday #38

What a clusterfuck this guy turned out to be. chicoescuela 23 hrs ago #39

Almost like it was intentional Stacey Grove 13 hrs ago #47

Had the same thought yesterday. chicoescuela 13 hrs ago #49

What a concept mcar Yesterday #5

And some anti progressivess here chose to defend swallwel SunImp Yesterday #14

I don't recall seeing much, if any, defense of Swallwell here mcar Yesterday #19

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I stand corrected. mcar Yesterday #37

This. So worried about what drives progressives these days. Ruining the Democrats chances Pompoy Yesterday #26

I'm still trying to figure out how you know for sure this isn't a Repuke hit job? paleotn Yesterday #30

Extremely sound advice -misanthroptimist Yesterday #7

Forgiveness requires a confession. multigraincracker Yesterday #8

Opposition Research is a real thing. People make money doing it. QueerDuck Yesterday #9

Exactly... LeftInTX 21 hrs ago #42

People who run for office tend to have a little bit of tunnel vision and have to have a level of self-promotion that can WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #10

Especially since he really did have grassroots support pushing him to run EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #20

If he committed a crime, he should be charged. Bok_Tukalo Yesterday #11

well I've got some very disappointing news about this nation WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #15

I expect her to file charges soon Bok_Tukalo Yesterday #17

I'd be very surprised if she did. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #18

Gee, that might take actual evidence. paleotn Yesterday #29

It takes enough evidence for an attorney and a prosecutor to run with it. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #31

Why didn't she do that months ago? Why does this stuff always come out too late? Katinfl Yesterday #23

We did hear from her, last month, which means her accusations have been reported out for the last few months. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #32

Perhaps a put up or shut up? paleotn Yesterday #28

Isn't it past the Statute of Limitations? 2019? LeftInTX 21 hrs ago #43

And I think also, since there is always going to be pinkstarburst Yesterday #12

Agree. kiranon 19 hrs ago #45

... as a Democrat 0rganism Yesterday #13

We need a new candidate there now... Escape Yesterday #21

Gee, if there were only some warning signs about Platner before we made him our nominee? nycbos Yesterday #25

Flabbergasting Stacey Grove 13 hrs ago #48

That's that go for Republican hit jobs as well? paleotn Yesterday #27

Do you have proof of that? MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #33

Do you have proof of what you're believing? paleotn Yesterday #34

I'm enraged by the stupidity perdita9 Yesterday #35

Apparently it's easier to cover up an old SS tattoo than it is to cover up one's past... QueerDuck 13 hrs ago #46

Unless the rat fucking is the point. meadowlander Yesterday #36

Roger Stone has been strangely silent these last several months ... FakeNoose 22 hrs ago #40

He was busy funding Maureen Galindo's campaign. He wanted her to win. LeftInTX 21 hrs ago #44

The damage is done regardless. He is quickly lossing support. WinningAgain 21 hrs ago #41