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King_Klonopin

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74. That's a lazy take on what I said.

Thu Jun 11, 2026, 10:45 AM

Jun 11

As I replied to another DU,
Most of my relatives live or lived in Maine. Only 2 are MAGAs, the rest were democrats, except one aunt who voted for Nixon and Reagan.
One cousin in particular is very politically active. I knew nothing about this candidate, and she explained the dynamic and details
about the race to me: Mills was essentially out of the race, leaving Platner. The two examples I posted about the lobstermen and the
Nazi tattoo were the most concerning to her and her circle of friends. Its not a black-white situation. Like all of us, he has a past.
Next time, I will canvas the city of Saco and Biddeford so my experience isn't simply anecdotal.
Platner is going to attract criticism for legitimate reasons. The level of scrutiny will be the issue regarding fairness in coverage.

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I can't believe what I just heard on MS NOW [View all] Grim Chieftain Jun 10 OP

I have it on in the background. yellow dahlia Jun 10 #1

Not sure. I was probably still yelling. Grim Chieftain Jun 10 #2

Thx. yellow dahlia Jun 10 #21

Yes. He called Platner a pig radical noodle Jun 10 #48

Oy! Thx. yellow dahlia Jun 10 #60

He was very proud of that. Thinks it might make a good nickname. MadameButterfly Jun 11 #81

Right: 'Corrupt Piggy Pedo Who Picked Paxton B.See Jun 10 #64

Platner is getting special treatment orangecrush Jun 10 #3

They're afraid of him MustLoveBeagles Jun 10 #6

Bone spurs doesn't seem to be scaring him orangecrush Jun 10 #10

He's done four tours in combat. It will take more than bone spurs to scare him. Amaryllis Jun 10 #27

Word orangecrush Jun 10 #44

I support Democrats, gab13by13 Jun 10 #4

Literally nothing he says at this point could shock me senseandsensibility Jun 10 #5

Why would that surprise you? EdmondDantes_ Jun 10 #7

No dump not even close MustLoveBeagles Jun 10 #8

Not sure, I was listening online Grim Chieftain Jun 10 #11

I wish I was in a position to make it stop MustLoveBeagles Jun 10 #33

If you can relogic Jun 10 #34

LOL that should really help Platner leftstreet Jun 10 #9

Trump agreeing with somebody is a sure way to destroy their credibility. Poor AIPAC. hay rick Jun 10 #43

The coverage on Platner is sickening crud Jun 10 #12

It's all projection. He's telling us what he is. OLDMDDEM Jun 10 #13

100%, as always. dalton99a Jun 10 #20

Trump actually believes if he accuses others of his own worst failings first it somehow immunizes him from being sop Jun 11 #71

Time to use Hunter Biden's strategy: Baitball Blogger Jun 10 #14

EVERY ACCUSATION IS A CONFESSION usonian Jun 10 #15

Fox News is desperately trying to keep control of the senate. Initech Jun 10 #16

It really doesn't matter to them. SergeStorms Jun 10 #32

I think you are right. Prof. Toru Tanaka Jun 10 #65

SO? Maninacan Jun 10 #17

If fear can be called dislike, sure. Nt AloeVera Jun 10 #18

It's Psychological Projection. Justice matters. Jun 10 #24

100 percent projection all the time NewHendoLib Jun 10 #19

Anyone else thinking BidenRocks Jun 10 #22

I don't think so. yardwork Jun 10 #31

If Trump hates him, he must be ok. Joinfortmill Jun 10 #23

Lol BlueWaveNeverEnd Jun 10 #47

I suspect this will temporarily improve Platner's polling 0rganism Jun 10 #25

TSF's repertoire is limited. mn9driver Jun 10 #26

The maggots are not going to vote for him no matter how he is labeled. efhmc Jun 10 #29

Recommended. H2O Man Jun 10 #28

Yeah, he does get enough coverage on FOX... kentuck Jun 10 #30

Platner's response should be, "OK, Donald. You really want to go there?" Sogo Jun 10 #35

Ken Paxton gives everyone a run for their money TBF Jun 10 #36

I have relatives who are liberal and live in Maine King_Klonopin Jun 10 #37

Really? You're really going with "I know some people who say ..."? Bluetus Jun 10 #66

That's a lazy take on what I said. King_Klonopin Jun 11 #74

I am in Maine. I know how accurate your anecdote is Easterncedar Jun 11 #76

I repeat, you are going with "I know somebody who has an opinion not based on any facts" Bluetus Jun 11 #77

"...relatives who are liberal and live in Maine" Hahahaha! Please stop! retread Jun 11 #70

So, there are only conservative republicans living in Maine? King_Klonopin Jun 11 #73

Trump must be Cherokee100 Jun 10 #38

Trump attacks everyone. He uses a grab-bag of alliterative, memorable, simple words. maxsolomon Jun 10 #39

And Platner's stage left Jun 10 #40

Nothing Trump says surprises me, except the rare occasion when something true escapes his lips Martin Eden Jun 10 #41

Trump is used to lying and having everyone believe it. He's pathological. hamsterjill Jun 10 #42

Kind of shows who Trumpy's Project 2025 handlers are scared of. PatrickforB Jun 10 #45

Last I checked, Platner hasn't been LisaL Jun 10 #46

Did anyone follow that up barbtries Jun 10 #49

I was listening online Grim Chieftain Jun 10 #57

Donold always JustAnotherGen Jun 10 #50

Even if Trump had the mental capacity TheProle Jun 10 #51

Yeah and the California elections were rigged. johnnyfins Jun 10 #52

Don't bother me at all, condemnation from Trump is high praise indeed! marble falls Jun 10 #53

What bothers me is that we heard similar accusations right here on DU MineralMan Jun 10 #54

Here is the quote: applegrove Jun 10 #55

projecting again evilhime Jun 10 #56

Thanks for posting that, applegrove Grim Chieftain Jun 10 #59

Bring it. Passages Jun 10 #58

Am I the only one not shocked? ...Of course he said that. JohnnyRingo Jun 10 #61

Am I the only one not shocked? ...Of course he said that. JohnnyRingo Jun 10 #62

Didn't know tRump was a stand-up comedian Blue Owl Jun 10 #63

The name Don Rickles comes to mind. Dr. T Jun 10 #67

Heard the orange monster called him a PIG vapor2 Jun 10 #68

Unbelievable. Dunc Jun 11 #69

PROOF positive Fat Hitler and Republicants are worried shitless about that Bengus81 Jun 11 #72

They are so afraid of Platner, I am beginning to warm to him Easterncedar Jun 11 #75

Projection at it's finest - perfected by Pres Dump mdbl Jun 11 #78

He's a non stop bullshit machine. I don't listen to him talk. It's pointless. themaguffin Jun 11 #79

Projection imaginary girl Jun 11 #80

But Trump knows MAGA thinks he's innocent of all those false charges ChicagoTeamster Jun 11 #82