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mr715

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77. They sound entirely, 100%, completely different.

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 05:43 PM

22 hrs ago

There is nothing similar about their rhetoric.

We are projecting our disappointment with Fetterman post-stroke on Platner proactively because he has no record to run on. In terms of his talk, he is saying the right stuff. Better than Fetterman even before Fetterman's Broca's center exploded.

There is no comparison between them, and I don't get why people say "I hope we don't get another Fetterman!" when there is no symmetry there.

Fetterman, remember, was Lt. Governor. He had a record. Platner is running on, and getting called on vibes. And it is totally fair because ya know, Nazi tattoo. But there are not comparable. Apples to algebra.

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Graham Platner Went to Hell and Back. He Has a Simple Message for Democrats. [View all] BeyondGeography Yesterday OP

Platner has the makings of being a great Senator. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #1

As long as he has REALY & SINCERELY left his racist, bigoted, misogynistic attitudes--as expressed hlthe2b Yesterday #10

There are those of us UpInArms Yesterday #13

Yes... One can only hope... hlthe2b Yesterday #15

and, like Vietnam, Korea, Iraq, etc, etc, etc, etc.. mountain grammy Yesterday #31

All we have is hope brakester Yesterday #42

Ditto Cosmocat Yesterday #43

Does American society incubate Toxic Masculinity and give the idea birth ? magicarpet 22 hrs ago #74

I also hope he's not another Fetterman. ananda Yesterday #50

I agree.. mountain grammy Yesterday #28

ICYMI ariadne0614 Yesterday #30

Thank you. Great presentation by the candidate on what we are missing. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #38

It is my pleasure to share this window into his personal evolution. ariadne0614 Yesterday #44

The measure of strength is not about who we beat down but about who we lift up Redleg Yesterday #54

+1 K & R Emile Yesterday #2

K & R democrank Yesterday #3

"Send me to Washington and I will work tirelessly to rebuild the American military." WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #4

The context to that quote is about the wasteful spending Emile Yesterday #5

For a plain-spoken oysterman, his statements sure seem to take a lot of explaining. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #6

Probably because all the disinformation to ruin the democrats chances to oust Collins? Emile Yesterday #7

Both he and Mills poll ahead of Collins. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #8

Platner leads Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins by 7 to 14 points (48% to 41%), Emile Yesterday #12

Graham Platner a blessing or a demon ? magicarpet Yesterday #16

thank you for this useful post justaprogressive Yesterday #33

What's the action evidence he's changed? EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #39

I've regretted not having used a better choice of words Zambero Yesterday #9

If I hear "restructure," it makes me think layers of bureaucracy or departments or missions/scopes will be removed WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #11

"that definitely sounds like someone who's running as an anti-war candidate." EX500rider Yesterday #52

lol exactly WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #55

Ben Rhodes, the author, was a foreign policy advisor in the Obama administration. Nt Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #14

Platner would be a breath of fresh air over biocube Yesterday #17

Graham Platner is running to grab the seat from GOPee (MAGA) leaning senior senator from Maine Sue Collins,for those,. magicarpet Yesterday #56

Jesus Christ,... The damn Android operating system is editing my words because it,... magicarpet 23 hrs ago #59

"There's a big difference between saying the war shouldn't be happening because it is bad and Nanjeanne Yesterday #18

And I have the reverse reaction dsc Yesterday #19

I think you might be misunderstanding me and perhaps Platner as well Nanjeanne Yesterday #22

My Town Classmates Maninacan Yesterday #20

I don't trust Platner. He has no relevant experience for being a Senator. I'm not sure why the Crooked folks are LymphocyteLover Yesterday #21

Ben Rhodes is crooked? BeyondGeography Yesterday #24

Crooked Media.. is supporting Platner mountain grammy Yesterday #32

lol...thanks for clearing that up for me BeyondGeography Yesterday #35

I listen a couple times a week if it's something I'm interested in hearing. mountain grammy Yesterday #37

Yes, I listen to Lovett or Leave It and also Pod Save the World. I haven't listened to Pod Save America after what they LymphocyteLover 23 hrs ago #62

Yes I also had a hard time with that. mountain grammy 22 hrs ago #90

Yes, he's part of the media network and is on Pod Save the World LymphocyteLover 23 hrs ago #63

Have to say, as an outsider looking in, I feel the same. Bev54 Yesterday #26

I have that same worry LymphocyteLover 23 hrs ago #61

I only read the first bit of this breathless excerpt from the NYT. How many Iraqi/Afghani children were murdered by US erronis Yesterday #23

I hope the voters in Maine choose wisely. sop Yesterday #25

Graham Platner leading Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic Primary election, 55% to 28%. Emile Yesterday #27

I cannot get past his vile misogyny and his "working man of the people" niyad Yesterday #29

yup Skittles 22 hrs ago #79

I think Platner's anti-war stance is sincere, and he has matured since his early offensive behavior Martin Eden Yesterday #34

As much as... 2naSalit Yesterday #41

You have a valid point regarding experience, and lingering questions about his character. Martin Eden Yesterday #45

I'd really have to... 2naSalit Yesterday #48

"Sanders stupped for Fetterman", too.. Cha 23 hrs ago #60

It "resembled" a Nazi symbol?? SERIOUSLY?? -- No, sorry... it ABSOLUTELY IS a Nazi symbol! QueerDuck Yesterday #36

It did resemble a Nazi symbol what with it being a Nazi symbol... mr715 22 hrs ago #93

LOL! Nailed it! I'm sure that's the same type of hair splitting that the NYT's editorial board does... QueerDuck 22 hrs ago #97

How far truth has fallen. mr715 21 hrs ago #99

That's nice... 2naSalit Yesterday #40

It 'resembled a swastika' in the same way my 8th grade book report Torchlight Yesterday #46

I find no mention in the article that it 'resembled a swastika' Abolishinist Yesterday #49

You will not find that wording in the NYT article because he did not have a swastika tattoo. Celerity 23 hrs ago #57

Exactly. The article says it 'resembled a Nazi symbol', of which there are many. Abolishinist 22 hrs ago #71

This message was self-deleted by its author Torchlight Yesterday #47

I agree with him on his war stance ☮ walkingman Yesterday #51

I don't trust a "Democrat" whose message trashes Congressional Dems and cheers for MAGAts MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #53

JHC, Planter... sorry the Dems are Passionate Cha 23 hrs ago #65

I have many draft age grandsons and I am glad he is anti war questionseverything 23 hrs ago #67

Shane on Planter for sounding like Fetterman.. Cha 23 hrs ago #69

Fetterman is totally pro war backing Israel, platner is the exact opposite questionseverything 22 hrs ago #72

Planter is attacking Dems for being "passionate Cha 21 hrs ago #100

They sound entirely, 100%, completely different. mr715 22 hrs ago #77

Planter is Attacking Dems for no reason Cha 21 hrs ago #101

We are perceiving different things. mr715 21 hrs ago #102

iff elected which planner will show up? msongs 23 hrs ago #58

The one who will not cater to the whims of billionaire donors. Emile 23 hrs ago #64

You why he won't be another Fetterman? Intractable 23 hrs ago #66

Why do we compare him to Fetterman? mr715 22 hrs ago #75

Not my idea to compare him. Mine is just a response to all of the above. Intractable 22 hrs ago #78

Understood. mr715 22 hrs ago #82

Mills is part of the old guard. Many Democrats want a renewed Democratic party. Intractable 22 hrs ago #84

That is my sense. mr715 22 hrs ago #89

Concerns could be mitigated if he was running for smaller office and built a strong verifiable record themaguffin 23 hrs ago #68

I do not understand why anyone is even entertaining the thought of supporting this guy over the extremely qualified and Quiet Em 23 hrs ago #70

Both can defeat Sen. Collins. mr715 22 hrs ago #73

I do not believe Platner can beat Collins. Quiet Em 22 hrs ago #81

We shall see. mr715 22 hrs ago #85

He's still a slow motion train wreck. RandySF 22 hrs ago #76

Says you. Intractable 22 hrs ago #80

and me Skittles 22 hrs ago #83

Too bad you will lose this one, eh? Intractable 22 hrs ago #86

says you Skittles 22 hrs ago #87

Polling says, "Mills loses." That your pick. Intractable 22 hrs ago #88

He probably will win the primary. RandySF 22 hrs ago #92

Yeah, well, too bad he's going to win, right? Intractable 22 hrs ago #94

November? I wouldn't bet on it. RandySF 22 hrs ago #95

Mills is severely losing in the polls. But, if you want to keep the up the faith, it'll just hurt that much more in Nov Intractable 22 hrs ago #96

I can understand why you wouldn't bet on it. Mills doesn't Emile 19 hrs ago #104

Respectfully, he's winning. mr715 22 hrs ago #91

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe 22 hrs ago #98

What is the "simple message for Democrats"? maxsolomon 21 hrs ago #103

You got it BeyondGeography 9 hrs ago #105