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In reply to the discussion: Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her [View all]duckworth969
(1,471 posts)88. Planter is the only person who can beat Collins
Its about winning. If he withdraws, Maine loses a senate seat. Dem control of congress is unlikely.
All the caterwaul, ranting, and sanctimonious look how right I was all along might make some of us feel good about ourselves, but misses the larger point.
Weve got to win. And for those of you who might say, if we need to have an alleged rapist in the senate to win back congress, then the price is too high.
I agree.
But people are rushing to judgment. Cool heads must prevail when the stakes are this high.
And the fact remains, Maine voters chose Platner. You can shake your head, tut-tut and roll your eyes all you want about their choice.
But in the end, despite what you say, think or do, it isnt up to us.
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Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her [View all]
pat_k
Yesterday
OP
--- especially since a whole lot of Maine voters are anxious to vote Democratic
Jack Valentino
21 hrs ago
#91
It sounds like Troy Jackson may be more of a contender, along with a couple others
pat_k
4 hrs ago
#158
Hard same. I had a post removed for suggesting exactly this would happen. nt
Blasphemer
Yesterday
#14
Just because people suggested this would happen doesn't make it true. nt
CozyMystery
15 hrs ago
#116
It is starting to feel like Edwards vs. Duke 1991 LA governor's race.
The Grand Illuminist
12 hrs ago
#126
Nobody is blaming you personally, and no one should be blaming Mainers in general
MadameButterfly
11 hrs ago
#127
Not a shiny new object. A person who expressed ideas that spoke to many people
MadameButterfly
7 hrs ago
#137
Where's the proof? Why believe someone you don't know about something you don't have evidence for? nt
CozyMystery
15 hrs ago
#117
Here is a part of the NYT article from back during the first republican round
BComplex
8 hrs ago
#134
The accusations against Platner are much different from those against Franken.
yardwork
22 hrs ago
#77
I have had qualms (expressed here) from the first, but honestly, if I had been sitting by Molly Jong Fast
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#25
I actually see the timing as a positive and it gives her more credibility...
Blasphemer
Yesterday
#28
No. It's too late for a second candidate to galvanize the support that Platner
BComplex
19 hrs ago
#101
I would be curious to see what the NYT reporters say. Did she elaborate or not?
Hassin Bin Sober
23 hrs ago
#60
She didn't say there that he broke in? Seems like that would have been damn
Bengus81
12 hrs ago
#119
If I was Platner, I would be so tired of the BS that I'd be seriously wanting to drop out
BComplex
19 hrs ago
#105
The Maine Democratic Party calls on Graham Planter to drop out of the Senate race.
LetMyPeopleVote
Yesterday
#39
Not Mills. Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Nirav Shah, Jordan Wood are mentioned by NYT
pat_k
22 hrs ago
#79
Mission Accomplished...High fiving over at the WH,and laughing how easy it is
Bengus81
12 hrs ago
#124
I am with you. But I fear a specific accusation of drunken sexual assault goes way beyond the bullshit that brought down
pat_k
Yesterday
#50
Amazing all of this comes out when Platner runs and he is leading in the polls. Timing means nothing.
AZLD4Candidate
23 hrs ago
#64
I am with you. But a specific accusation of drunken sexual assault goes beyond the bullshit that brought down Franken.
pat_k
23 hrs ago
#72
Every Trumpublican condemning Platner must be confronted on ignoring more, and more egregious, accusations against Trump
pat_k
22 hrs ago
#82
Absolutely. The right move is to use this to come out ALL.GUNS BLAZING against GOP assaulters
DrFunkenstein
6 hrs ago
#149