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orangecrush

(31,552 posts)
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 04:22 PM 6 hrs ago

Platner just called Fetterman an asshole at a town hall

I can't provide link, as a Fox affiliate is only one showing it so far.

Popped up when I searched "breaking news".


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Platner just called Fetterman an asshole at a town hall (Original Post) orangecrush 6 hrs ago OP
Well, here's a clip (YouTube short) DinahMoeHum 6 hrs ago #1
I read some of the comments and now I is dummer. progressoid 4 hrs ago #12
Sorry, but most people don't know there's a 'b' in dum. Abolishinist 20 min ago #34
Thanks orangecrush 4 hrs ago #15
Platner is not incorrect dalton99a 6 hrs ago #2
He is and it is unacceptable FHRRK1 4 hrs ago #18
Explain please. mr715 4 hrs ago #19
Hmmm FHRRK1 4 hrs ago #21
I don't know my brain completely zapped when reading your post mr715 4 hrs ago #22
Succinct and accurate. -misanthroptimist 6 hrs ago #3
Folks were warned about Fetterman. N/T lapucelle 6 hrs ago #4
Yup. sheshe2 4 hrs ago #13
Yes they were! Nixie 4 hrs ago #23
He isn't wrong MustLoveBeagles 6 hrs ago #5
He's got my vote! no_hypocrisy 6 hrs ago #6
... orangecrush 4 hrs ago #16
Oh boy! peggysue2 5 hrs ago #7
Fetterman is mad because platner doesn't put Israel first questionseverything 4 hrs ago #25
I liked it better when was talking Medicare For All leftstreet 5 hrs ago #8
If the shoe fits...nt City Lights 5 hrs ago #9
If the sweat suit fits orangecrush 4 hrs ago #17
Well done. mr715 4 hrs ago #20
Thanks orangecrush 1 hr ago #32
I think he's smart to differentiate himself from Fetterman FakeNoose 5 hrs ago #10
Fetterman polls so low in his own state Johonny 5 hrs ago #11
Fucking good. No need to mince words. Fetterman no longer deserves respect from this party, and if anything, he seems Karasu 4 hrs ago #14
This is the same Platner who has an SS tattoo and said... nycbos 4 hrs ago #24
This message was self-deleted by its author AloeVera 3 hrs ago #31
You can't say the man lacks political instincts BeyondGeography 4 hrs ago #26
I don't like name calling but clearly an exception here vapor2 3 hrs ago #27
He's not wrong duckworth969 3 hrs ago #28
Normally with primary set for June 9, and with all the head winds on a particular................ Lovie777 3 hrs ago #29
We can only hope.......... MyOwnPeace 3 hrs ago #30
"Ya got that right!--- 'shore got that right" Jack Valentino 36 min ago #33
i would have gone with "traitor" but, no lies detected Takket 6 min ago #35

Abolishinist

(3,076 posts)
34. Sorry, but most people don't know there's a 'b' in dum.
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:52 PM
20 min ago

So to continue on, ergo esatz, there's a 'b' in dummer.

Sorry to correct you.

FHRRK1

(181 posts)
21. Hmmm
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 06:50 PM
4 hrs ago

Seems straight forward even with the sarcasm. And that is he didn’t go far enough.

Like Hillary with the Deplorable comment, they are all Deplorable, if qualifying with a percentage, maybe 99.9%.

mr715

(4,636 posts)
22. I don't know my brain completely zapped when reading your post
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 06:52 PM
4 hrs ago

Yeah, you are being completely clear.

I brainfarted between your title, the previous OP, and your message.

Apologies.

peggysue2

(12,630 posts)
7. Oh boy!
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 05:17 PM
5 hrs ago

I can see this easily escalating between Fetterman and Platner. Platner had said previously that Fetterman was the bane of his existence bc he was so frequently asked about their similarities, the rough and tough working class champions. Interestingly, Platner mentioned one difference was that if he were to win Maine's senate seat, he would never be dressed in anything less than a suit and tie.

Out of respect for the institution.

Wonder if that set Fetterman off? Or is Fetterman deliberately trying to bait Platner for his 'friends' on the other side of the aisle? Reportedly, Big John has become very chummy with Dave McCormick.

Hummmm.

Platner needs to be careful. There's definitely a target on his back.



leftstreet

(41,330 posts)
8. I liked it better when was talking Medicare For All
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 05:29 PM
5 hrs ago

raising wages
taxing rich assholes
slashing the military budget

Changing the subjects is exactly what his detractors wanted


FakeNoose

(42,740 posts)
10. I think he's smart to differentiate himself from Fetterman
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 05:37 PM
5 hrs ago

Too many people are saying that he's "just another DINO like Fetterman." I've seen it posted on DU a few times.

Johonny

(26,754 posts)
11. Fetterman polls so low in his own state
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 05:39 PM
5 hrs ago

He probably polls at near zero in Platner's, so a pretty safe strategy.

Karasu

(2,222 posts)
14. Fucking good. No need to mince words. Fetterman no longer deserves respect from this party, and if anything, he seems
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 06:27 PM
4 hrs ago

proud of that fact.

He's scarcely better than a Republican at this point.

nycbos

(6,737 posts)
24. This is the same Platner who has an SS tattoo and said...
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 06:55 PM
4 hrs ago

... women who get drunk deserve to get raped?

Takes one to know one I suppose.

Before this post get altered on for not "supporting Democrats," I want to tell you a little bit about myself

I am a lifelong Democrat. I started volunteering on campaigns at 13, collecting signatures to get Bill Bradley on the ballot in New York when he ran for president. (Go Knicks.) I have worked on campaigns as both a volunteer and a paid staff member in six states at all levels of the ballot, from city council races to presidential elections. I've slept in strangers' basements. I've gotten on a plane to a different state to start work with 24 hours' notice. I am also Jewish. I am absolutely disgusted that the party I've been a member of my entire life is embracing a guy who literally had an SS tattoo.

Response to nycbos (Reply #24)

Lovie777

(24,076 posts)
29. Normally with primary set for June 9, and with all the head winds on a particular................
Mon Jun 8, 2026, 07:37 PM
3 hrs ago

candidate not in a favorable way per tons of articles ya think they would have polling out on him.

Anyone know what his current status is on polling?

I come to the conclusion that Ms. Concern may have a problem.

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