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RockRaven

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

Sun May 31, 2026, 06:43 PM

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Those people can show an example where that has ever happened if they want anyone else to believe that. Meanwhile the rest can continue to deal with the world as it is, not how they might wish it to be.

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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

Post removed Post removed Yesterday #34

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 17 min ago #192