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Ocelot II

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17. I am not a resident of Maine so I have to leave the fitness of their candidates up to people who are.

Sun May 31, 2026, 01:33 PM

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Since their respective GOP and Dem candidates are Collins and Platner, the decision is binary (which includes not voting at all). Their Senator will be one or the other. We know what Collins is like. We know Platner has (or had) a tattoo of a symbol associated with Nazis. Seems to me that the more important issue is whether Platner himself is a Nazi, and whether he has ever said anything suggesting he sympathizes or agrees with Nazi principles. I'll have to leave that up to the voters in Maine to look into.

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I don't care about Platner's sexting issue, but I do care about his Nazi Tattoo. [View all] Chasstev365 Yesterday OP

It matters to me also - TBF Yesterday #1

Do you think Platner is a Nazi? Ocelot II Yesterday #2

It is what some imply (with absolute intent) and I think it is an absolutely false charge. Platner is not a nazi. He is Celerity 23 hrs ago #32

Of course he isn't. I was looking for someone to explain why having gotten a tattoo Ocelot II 23 hrs ago #35

"Graham Platner is no Nazi". AloeVera 19 hrs ago #74

The tattoo really pesters me LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #3

I don't think sexting is a good idea in a candidate LisaL Yesterday #12

To be fair the sexting was years ago EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #18

He has only been married for 3 years. LisaL Yesterday #20

In this context, I would say during the campaign EdmondDantes_ 20 hrs ago #52

He was not running at the time. Nt AloeVera Yesterday #24

Well, I guess anything you did before the campaign LisaL Yesterday #29

Like I said, he's running for sainthood. AloeVera 20 hrs ago #57

Actually, given how he surged in spite of the tattoo and posts, karynnj 19 hrs ago #77

right? Skittles Yesterday #25

i urge you to not check Lindsay Graham's browser history mr715 15 hrs ago #108

Whoa, I did not know that PatSeg Yesterday #22

Those things matter to me, too, but I don't want Collins to be re-elected. sop Yesterday #4

I agree, but I think Maine Democrats could have come up with less controversial candidate Chasstev365 Yesterday #6

They didn't, so the only choice will be Collins or Platner. I would prefer Susan Collins not be re-elected. sop Yesterday #9

Fair Enough! Chasstev365 Yesterday #11

THANK YOU Skittles Yesterday #26

Somebody vetted him. That's how we know that Platner is a gay bashing, rape apologizing, racist lapucelle 15 hrs ago #112

JFC Skittles 14 hrs ago #117

Did I mention that Platner sounded a bit wistful that urinating on [enemy] bodies is now a "poor choice, lapucelle 6 hrs ago #124

The person you describe misanthrope 10 hrs ago #121

This is the issue. It's amazing the kerfuffle over non-Mainers Nixie 21 min ago #159

I forgot about his not voting for Biden and Harris. betsuni 10 hrs ago #122

That's not true. Three Democrats will be on the June 9 ballot: Platner, Mills, and David Costello. lapucelle 16 hrs ago #106

Costello's polling at 3 to 4%, Mills withdrew from the race, and Platner is the presumptive nominee. sop 6 hrs ago #127

So it hasn't been determined that "the only choice will be Platner or Collins", lapucelle 6 hrs ago #128

You're right, it's never too late; Mills could re-enter the race and Platner could do the decent thing and drop out. sop 6 hrs ago #131

Mills is still on the ballot, but I'm not sure why David Costello is being dismissed out of hand. lapucelle 5 hrs ago #134

I do believe Platner's explanation. Americanme Yesterday #5

What's his explanation for sexting? LisaL Yesterday #13

I have not heard his explanation for that, or even what the texts were about. Americanme 20 hrs ago #54

I find that hilarious. LisaL 20 hrs ago #63

On that, I agree 100%. Americanme 17 hrs ago #99

Nice switch. intheflow 2 hrs ago #142

Getting it drunk sure, possible, having it for almost 20 years without knowing seems very unlikely to me EX500rider 20 hrs ago #56

Exactly. LisaL 20 hrs ago #67

He wasn't running for office then MichMan 17 hrs ago #100

WTF does it have to do with running for office? LisaL 15 hrs ago #111

Because it wasnt a problem until he ran DetroitLegalBeagle 5 hrs ago #135

Amen to everything. If he was so indoctrinated in the military as is claimed, Nixie Yesterday #7

He protested a Bush appearance in 2002. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #10

This is better than nothing, but I was actually hoping for his Nixie 21 hrs ago #49

Of course he's criticized Bush/ Cheney! AloeVera 20 hrs ago #68

LOL, This is from after he started his senate campaign. Apparently you don't care about knowing why Nixie 20 hrs ago #71

Good Lord. He was not a public figure before then! AloeVera 19 hrs ago #75

Good Lord, yourself. He was also a former Republican. His own words. Nixie 19 hrs ago #76

I see.. AloeVera 19 hrs ago #79

Hilarious that you now know nothing about him and are asking for all sorts of links that are all right here on Nixie 19 hrs ago #81

No sources, no evidence? AloeVera 19 hrs ago #83

More LOL. The answers are all over this site and you know it. Nixie 19 hrs ago #86

His interview with NBC News. sheshe2 15 hrs ago #107

That doesn't make him a Republican. Political affiliation is determined by voter registration, not how you vote. AloeVera 11 hrs ago #119

Ummm K sheshe2 11 hrs ago #120

Platner is a either serial mis-rememberer or a liar, though. lapucelle 6 hrs ago #125

Was Platner lying or *mis-remembering* when he spoke to CNN six months ago? lapucelle 6 hrs ago #126

Was Platner lying or *mis-remembering* when he claimed to never have been "close to money" lapucelle 6 hrs ago #130

Woh, Platner seems to be *mis-remembering* his record of voting for Collins. lapucelle 7 hrs ago #123

Thanks AloeVera Coolgoober 15 hrs ago #110

"They are full of shit" sheshe2 15 hrs ago #115

please dont say DUers are full of shit Old-8643 42 sec ago #161

So protested the war then joined up to fight in it & re-enlisted to do so again? EX500rider 20 hrs ago #58

It's almost as if he's disingenuous MorbidButterflyTat 20 hrs ago #72

look... he's going to face Susan Collins Takket Yesterday #8

David Costello is also running in the Democratic primary PatSeg Yesterday #31

But, yes. Nobody is talking about him. So there's that. Scrivener7 21 hrs ago #47

I suppose Platner PatSeg 19 hrs ago #84

he had the money top have it removed DonCoquixote Yesterday #14

Would He Vote Consistently with the Democratic Caucus? MineralMan Yesterday #15

Of course I'm not going to vote in that election PCB66 Yesterday #16

I am not a resident of Maine so I have to leave the fitness of their candidates up to people who are. Ocelot II Yesterday #17

Platner is not even nominated yet. LisaL Yesterday #19

The tattoo... 2naSalit Yesterday #21

This. MontanaMama 18 hrs ago #90

You are right on this point. sheshe2 14 hrs ago #116

I care about both, but neither is as bad as enabling the Rapist Felon Party. RandomNumbers Yesterday #23

Why do I keep thinking about Sinema and Fetterman? Irish_Dem Yesterday #27

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Centrists, beats me.? Emile 3 hrs ago #138

Sure that must be it. Irish_Dem 3 hrs ago #139

You think Platner is centrist? LOL Emile 3 hrs ago #140

You typed that stuff, not me. Irish_Dem 1 hr ago #144

Well then why are you reminded of Sinema and Fetterman Emile 44 min ago #158

Sexual pervert good. Nazi bad. Irish_Dem Yesterday #28

Of Whose Values Do You Speak? And Are You Suggesting ...... ColoringFool 20 hrs ago #69

Our new value system. As per instructions. Irish_Dem 19 hrs ago #78

I care about Susan Collins tattoos. mr715 Yesterday #30

It's a Nazi Bugs Bunny? Chasstev365 23 hrs ago #36

No, but the Donald Duck is a horrific Japanese stereotype mr715 23 hrs ago #37

I care about Susan Collins sitting out Krasnov's crime spree of GoodRaisin 21 hrs ago #46

Collins has no tattoos Polybius 17 hrs ago #94

I was joking mr715 17 hrs ago #96

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As far as I am concerned, he might just be a perfect candidate, if he were a Republican. LisaL 23 hrs ago #39

The midterms will give us a good read on direction gulliver 23 hrs ago #38

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AIPAC has said he is a "direct threat to the US-Israel relationship". AloeVera 20 hrs ago #70

AIPAC and his tattoo are separate issues. RandySF 1 hr ago #151

I don't care about a tattoo Miami Blue 23 hrs ago #41

Many did and that's why zero Democrats voted to approve him rogue emissary 22 hrs ago #43

Rogue, I think that you misunderstood me, so please review my statement again Miami Blue 21 hrs ago #48

What did I miss understand in below question? rogue emissary 21 hrs ago #50

Okay, rogue, peace ✌️🏻 Miami Blue 20 hrs ago #59

Enjoy the Sunshine. 😎 rogue emissary 18 hrs ago #93

I care about a Senate majority. RockRaven 22 hrs ago #42

He isn't the nominee. The primary hasn't even happened yet. LisaL 21 hrs ago #45

It's almost as if some people aren't aware of it MorbidButterflyTat 19 hrs ago #73

It is almost as if some people believe a news story 9 days out can swing an election polling 76-10-3. RockRaven 19 hrs ago #89

It might matter to Maine voters MorbidButterflyTat 17 hrs ago #97

Please provide a link to This Will Hold. mr715 15 hrs ago #114

He IS the nominee. Mills suspended her campaign, the others are polling in the single digits, and it's a week away. RockRaven 19 hrs ago #85

I am not optimistic about his chances in the general. LisaL 19 hrs ago #87

Collins will clobber him MorbidButterflyTat 17 hrs ago #98

I hope we both agree that should he win the nomination, mr715 15 hrs ago #109

Not to mention BWdem4life 21 hrs ago #44

He's already had it covered with another tattoo nt Rob H. 17 hrs ago #101

Shhhh.... luv2fly 16 hrs ago #104

Then this is a tempest in a teapot. nt BWdem4life 11 hrs ago #118

In 2025. LisaL 6 hrs ago #133

Platter? Skittles 20 hrs ago #51

Got it! Thanks! Chasstev365 20 hrs ago #53

He got a swastika??! SSJVegeta 20 hrs ago #55

totenkopf WhiskeyGrinder 20 hrs ago #60

Oh. Does it look like a swastika? SSJVegeta 20 hrs ago #61

No, it's the emblem SS death camp guards used on their uniforms. WhiskeyGrinder 20 hrs ago #65

It's skull and cross bones symbol. LisaL 20 hrs ago #66

Something worse IMO, the insignia worn by the Nazi Death Camp guards EX500rider 20 hrs ago #62

It's been used by the German military for several centuries. GCG 3 hrs ago #137

Yes and the swastika was an ancient symbol used in Tibet EX500rider 1 hr ago #146

Former Platner political director weighs in on his tattoo LetMyPeopleVote 20 hrs ago #64

It was something he did 30 some years ago while a young soldier and didn't realize it and he calls it a mistake oldmanlynn 19 hrs ago #80

Yea, sure. LisaL 19 hrs ago #82

30 some years ago? Polybius 17 hrs ago #95

Nazis enid602 19 hrs ago #88

12?? 25 million Russians alone. WarGamer 18 hrs ago #91

Official number of Russian casualties is 20 millions. LisaL 18 hrs ago #92

I don't think it was a Nazi tattoo ruth diamond 17 hrs ago #102

In 20 years being around Marine "tough guys" sarisataka 16 hrs ago #105

it was an actual SS Totenkopf tattoo... precisely. WarGamer 15 hrs ago #113

I cared too AZProgressive 16 hrs ago #103

I don't care about either. He was young and in the military. It's been covered up Autumn 6 hrs ago #129

He might have been young when he got it, but he had it for nearly 20 years. LisaL 6 hrs ago #132

I wish you would make up your mind. Emile 4 hrs ago #136

I can't believe that our party would even consider him as a candidate. milestogo 2 hrs ago #141

What things in his platform you against? Here Emile 2 hrs ago #143

Anti-semitism. milestogo 1 hr ago #145

Sorry, it's not in his platform. Emile 1 hr ago #147

Are we that hard up for candidates that we can't find someone who HAS NEVER had an antisemitic tattoo milestogo 1 hr ago #149

Really, this is a great candidate. Must Emile 1 hr ago #150

Its his character that I am not impressed with. milestogo 1 hr ago #153

Still not in his platform. Waiting . . . Emile 1 hr ago #154

You just don't get it. milestogo 52 min ago #156

I get it, I even posted his platform to Emile 50 min ago #157

This message was self-deleted by its author Emile 1 hr ago #155

The future of the country is at stake. mainer 1 hr ago #148

I care about both, the sexting indicates his charactor vapor2 1 hr ago #152

Susan Collins thanks you for your concern. Jack Valentino 20 min ago #160