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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 Yesterday #32

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

"Graham Platner is no Nazi". AloeVera Yesterday #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_ Yesterday #52

Years ago? Try 3 or less mcar 1 hr ago #181

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 Yesterday #57

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

right? Skittles Yesterday #25

i urge you to not check Lindsay Graham's browser history mr715 20 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 20 hrs ago #112

JFC Skittles 18 hrs ago #117

Did I mention that Platner sounded a bit wistful that urinating on [enemy] bodies is now a "poor choice, lapucelle 11 hrs ago #124

hoo boy, my instincts were right on Skittles 1 hr ago #188

The person you describe misanthrope 15 hrs ago #121

This is the issue. It's amazing the kerfuffle over non-Mainers Nixie 4 hrs ago #159

Chuck Schumer endorsed Fetterman. Emile 4 hrs ago #162

Chuck Schumer promoted Janet Mills. But she dropped out. Nixie 3 hrs ago #165

Yes you are half correct. Us Bernie people know we were fooled by a centrist. Emile 3 hrs ago #171

Bernie Sanders backed John Fetterman prevails in Pennsylvania Nixie 3 hrs ago #168

Same reply as Post 171 Emile 3 hrs ago #172

Didn't Sanders also elevate Tulsi Gabbard and Nina Turner? lapucelle 2 hrs ago #178

Chuck Schumer has a track record of endorsements too. Emile 2 hrs ago #179

Sorry, "Quick! Look over here!" doesn't work on me. lapucelle 1 hr ago #183

A lot of us were fooled by Centrist Fetterman, but imo I think Schumer knew. Emile 1 hr ago #184

I forgot about his not voting for Biden and Harris. betsuni 15 hrs ago #122

That's not true. Three Democrats will be on the June 9 ballot: Platner, Mills, and David Costello. lapucelle 20 hrs ago #106

Costello's polling at 3 to 4%, Mills withdrew from the race, and Platner is the presumptive nominee. sop 10 hrs ago #127

So it hasn't been determined that "the only choice will be Platner or Collins", lapucelle 10 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 10 hrs ago #131

Mills is still on the ballot, but I'm not sure why David Costello is being dismissed out of hand. lapucelle 10 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 Yesterday #54

I find that hilarious. LisaL Yesterday #63

On that, I agree 100%. Americanme 21 hrs ago #99

Nice switch. intheflow 7 hrs ago #142

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

Exactly. LisaL Yesterday #67

He wasn't running for office then MichMan 21 hrs ago #100

WTF does it have to do with running for office? LisaL 20 hrs ago #111

Because it wasnt a problem until he ran DetroitLegalBeagle 9 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 Yesterday #49

Of course he's criticized Bush/ Cheney! AloeVera Yesterday #68

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

Good Lord. He was not a public figure before then! AloeVera Yesterday #75

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

I see.. AloeVera Yesterday #79

Hilarious that you now know nothing about him and are asking for all sorts of links that are all right here on Nixie 23 hrs ago #81

No sources, no evidence? AloeVera 23 hrs ago #83

More LOL. The answers are all over this site and you know it. Nixie 23 hrs ago #86

His interview with NBC News. sheshe2 20 hrs ago #107

That doesn't make him a Republican. Political affiliation is determined by voter registration, not how you vote. AloeVera 16 hrs ago #119

Ummm K sheshe2 15 hrs ago #120

Platner is a either serial mis-rememberer or a liar, though. lapucelle 11 hrs ago #125

Was Platner lying or *mis-remembering* when he spoke to CNN six months ago? lapucelle 10 hrs ago #126

Was Platner lying or *mis-remembering* when he claimed to never have been "close to money" lapucelle 10 hrs ago #130

Woh, Platner seems to be *mis-remembering* his record of voting for Collins. lapucelle 11 hrs ago #123

Thanks AloeVera Coolgoober 20 hrs ago #110

"They are full of shit" sheshe2 19 hrs ago #115

Which doesn't answer tge question that he was a republican AloeVera 3 hrs ago #166

please dont say DUers are full of shit Old-8643 4 hrs ago #161

28 days and you think you get make the rules? questionseverything 4 hrs ago #164

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

It's almost as if he's disingenuous MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #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 Yesterday #47

I suppose Platner PatSeg 23 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 23 hrs ago #90

You are right on this point. sheshe2 19 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 8 hrs ago #138

Sure that must be it. Irish_Dem 7 hrs ago #139

You think Platner is centrist? LOL Emile 7 hrs ago #140

You typed that stuff, not me. Irish_Dem 6 hrs ago #144

Well then why are you reminded of Sinema and Fetterman Emile 5 hrs ago #158

Sexual pervert good. Nazi bad. Irish_Dem Yesterday #28

Of Whose Values Do You Speak? And Are You Suggesting ...... ColoringFool Yesterday #69

Our new value system. As per instructions. Irish_Dem Yesterday #78

I care about Susan Collins tattoos. mr715 Yesterday #30

It's a Nazi Bugs Bunny? Chasstev365 Yesterday #36

No, but the Donald Duck is a horrific Japanese stereotype mr715 Yesterday #37

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

Collins has no tattoos Polybius 22 hrs ago #94

I was joking mr715 22 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 Yesterday #39

The midterms will give us a good read on direction gulliver Yesterday #38

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

AIPAC and his tattoo are separate issues. RandySF 5 hrs ago #151

Not really Always Blue 3 hrs ago #170

Sure RandySF 3 hrs ago #173

Of course AIPAC is behind it sarisataka 2 hrs ago #175

I don't care about a tattoo Miami Blue Yesterday #41

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

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

What did I miss understand in below question? rogue emissary Yesterday #50

Okay, rogue, peace ✌️🏻 Miami Blue Yesterday #59

Enjoy the Sunshine. 😎 rogue emissary 22 hrs ago #93

I care about a Senate majority. RockRaven Yesterday #42

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

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

It is almost as if some people believe a news story 9 days out can swing an election polling 76-10-3. RockRaven 23 hrs ago #89

It might matter to Maine voters MorbidButterflyTat 22 hrs ago #97

Please provide a link to This Will Hold. mr715 19 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 23 hrs ago #85

I am not optimistic about his chances in the general. LisaL 23 hrs ago #87

Collins will clobber him MorbidButterflyTat 22 hrs ago #98

I hope we both agree that should he win the nomination, mr715 20 hrs ago #109

Not to mention BWdem4life Yesterday #44

He's already had it covered with another tattoo nt Rob H. 21 hrs ago #101

Shhhh.... luv2fly 21 hrs ago #104

Then this is a tempest in a teapot. nt BWdem4life 16 hrs ago #118

In 2025. LisaL 10 hrs ago #133

Not until he decided to run for office mcar 1 hr ago #185

Platter? Skittles Yesterday #51

Got it! Thanks! Chasstev365 Yesterday #53

He got a swastika??! SSJVegeta Yesterday #55

totenkopf WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #60

Oh. Does it look like a swastika? SSJVegeta Yesterday #61

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

It's skull and cross bones symbol. LisaL Yesterday #66

Something worse IMO, the insignia worn by the Nazi Death Camp guards EX500rider Yesterday #62

It's been used by the German military for several centuries. GCG 8 hrs ago #137

Yes and the swastika was an ancient symbol used in Tibet EX500rider 6 hrs ago #146

This reminds me of Hell's Angels PCB66 1 hr ago #191

Former Platner political director weighs in on his tattoo LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #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 Yesterday #80

Yea, sure. LisaL 23 hrs ago #82

30 some years ago? Polybius 22 hrs ago #95

Nazis enid602 23 hrs ago #88

12?? 25 million Russians alone. WarGamer 23 hrs ago #91

Official number of Russian casualties is 20 millions. LisaL 23 hrs ago #92

I don't think it was a Nazi tattoo ruth diamond 21 hrs ago #102

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

it was an actual SS Totenkopf tattoo... precisely. WarGamer 19 hrs ago #113

I cared too AZProgressive 21 hrs ago #103

I don't care about either. He was young and in the military. It's been covered up Autumn 10 hrs ago #129

He might have been young when he got it, but he had it for nearly 20 years. LisaL 10 hrs ago #132

I wish you would make up your mind. Emile 9 hrs ago #136

I can't believe that our party would even consider him as a candidate. milestogo 7 hrs ago #141

What things in his platform you against? Here Emile 7 hrs ago #143

Anti-semitism. milestogo 6 hrs ago #145

Sorry, it's not in his platform. Emile 6 hrs ago #147

Are we that hard up for candidates that we can't find someone who HAS NEVER had an antisemitic tattoo milestogo 5 hrs ago #149

Really, this is a great candidate. Must Emile 5 hrs ago #150

Its his character that I am not impressed with. milestogo 5 hrs ago #153

Still not in his platform. Waiting . . . Emile 5 hrs ago #154

You just don't get it. milestogo 5 hrs ago #156

I get it, I even posted his platform to Emile 5 hrs ago #157

This message was self-deleted by its author Emile 5 hrs ago #155

The future of the country is at stake. mainer 5 hrs ago #148

Kids are crying from hunger as they wait in food bank lines questionseverything 4 hrs ago #163

So it's "Israelis'" fault the US has hungry children? sarisataka 3 hrs ago #169

It's the fault of Israel supporting politicians both republican and democratic questionseverything 2 hrs ago #180

You could have just said "yes" sarisataka 1 hr ago #186

I care about both, the sexting indicates his charactor vapor2 5 hrs ago #152

Susan Collins thanks you for your concern. Jack Valentino 4 hrs ago #160

A good cause and a polished image can hide just about anything. Torchlight 3 hrs ago #167

The whole sexting scandal just broke and still people mostly want to talk about his tattoo standingtall 2 hrs ago #174

False rumors flying about Platner mainer 2 hrs ago #176

nothing about him says "Senator Platner" lapfog_1 2 hrs ago #177

"Well, calling himself 'Senator Platner' on his resume is usually the first step to changing that." Emile 1 hr ago #182

Doesn't he have to be elected first? LisaL 17 min ago #193

Let's work together and make that happen. Emile 14 min ago #194

I like Chris Murphy's response to this... maybe other Dems should think like Murphy Nanjeanne 1 hr ago #187

Good reason for Sen. Murphy to be Leader mr715 1 hr ago #189

The more we learn about him PCB66 1 hr ago #190

That seems to work much better for a republican candidate. LisaL 18 min ago #192