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kiranon

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45. Agree.

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 11:58 PM

Jul 6

Believe that it is possible that Platner does not believe he did anything wrong, which is a common defense to an even valid charge of rape or sexual assualt. It's cultural. Hope he resigns.

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Pro Tip: If you've been hiding crimes, don't run for office. [View all] Coventina Jul 6 OP

I wish I could recommend this op more than once.. Peacetrain Jul 6 #1

Unless you are a Republican................. Lovie777 Jul 6 #2

Point taken. Coventina Jul 6 #4

But we do Keepthesoulalive Jul 6 #16

I am just devastated hookaleft Jul 6 #3

Yes, it is incredibly painful. Coventina Jul 6 #6

I've now written off the senate entirely. BannonsLiver Jul 6 #24

There is still NC, OH, TX, AK, and IA. SamuelAdams Jul 6 #38

What a clusterfuck this guy turned out to be. chicoescuela Jul 6 #39

Almost like it was intentional Stacey Grove Jul 7 #47

Had the same thought yesterday. chicoescuela Jul 7 #49

What a concept mcar Jul 6 #5

And some anti progressivess here chose to defend swallwel SunImp Jul 6 #14

I don't recall seeing much, if any, defense of Swallwell here mcar Jul 6 #19

. SunImp Jul 6 #22

I stand corrected. mcar Jul 6 #37

This. So worried about what drives progressives these days. Ruining the Democrats chances Pompoy Jul 6 #26

I'm still trying to figure out how you know for sure this isn't a Repuke hit job? paleotn Jul 6 #30

Extremely sound advice -misanthroptimist Jul 6 #7

Forgiveness requires a confession. multigraincracker Jul 6 #8

Opposition Research is a real thing. People make money doing it. QueerDuck Jul 6 #9

Exactly... LeftInTX Jul 6 #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 Jul 6 #10

Especially since he really did have grassroots support pushing him to run EdmondDantes_ Jul 6 #20

If he committed a crime, he should be charged. Bok_Tukalo Jul 6 #11

well I've got some very disappointing news about this nation WhiskeyGrinder Jul 6 #15

I expect her to file charges soon Bok_Tukalo Jul 6 #17

I'd be very surprised if she did. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 6 #18

Gee, that might take actual evidence. paleotn Jul 6 #29

It takes enough evidence for an attorney and a prosecutor to run with it. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 6 #31

Why didn't she do that months ago? Why does this stuff always come out too late? Katinfl Jul 6 #23

We did hear from her, last month, which means her accusations have been reported out for the last few months. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 6 #32

Perhaps a put up or shut up? paleotn Jul 6 #28

Isn't it past the Statute of Limitations? 2019? LeftInTX Jul 6 #43

And I think also, since there is always going to be pinkstarburst Jul 6 #12

Agree. kiranon Jul 6 #45

... as a Democrat 0rganism Jul 6 #13

We need a new candidate there now... Escape Jul 6 #21

Gee, if there were only some warning signs about Platner before we made him our nominee? nycbos Jul 6 #25

Flabbergasting Stacey Grove Jul 7 #48

That's that go for Republican hit jobs as well? paleotn Jul 6 #27

Do you have proof of that? MorbidButterflyTat Jul 6 #33

Do you have proof of what you're believing? paleotn Jul 6 #34

I'm enraged by the stupidity perdita9 Jul 6 #35

Apparently it's easier to cover up an old SS tattoo than it is to cover up one's past... QueerDuck Jul 7 #46

Unless the rat fucking is the point. meadowlander Jul 6 #36

Roger Stone has been strangely silent these last several months ... FakeNoose Jul 6 #40

He was busy funding Maureen Galindo's campaign. He wanted her to win. LeftInTX Jul 6 #44

The damage is done regardless. He is quickly lossing support. WinningAgain Jul 6 #41