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208. I care about both

Mon Jun 1, 2026, 08:20 PM

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I agree with you on the Nazi tattoo. That's where Platner lost any support he would ever get from me. I don't live in Maine but if I did, would have serious issues with voting for him.

The sexting is like a method of pre-cheating. It's actively flirting while married and typically leads to cheating on your spouse. If he's been sexting while married (only married 3 years and already sexting) what do you think he'll do as a US Senator? Cheating on your spouse is lying. He hasn't cheated yet that we know of but he is actively flirting with doing so. So to me, this shows he's a piece of shit cheater and a liar........with a Nazi tattoo.

Add that to his privileged, wealthy upbringing, and his use of family connections in his business, etc and I'd never support this guy.
Oystermen with no history in elected office nor any political experience don't typically get elevated to running for US Senate out of nowhere like Platner. How has this guy even gotten to be a candidate? Obviously it's his wealthy family connections.

But again I don't live in Maine. Platner is better than Collins but will he just be another Fetterman, Sinema, or Manchin?

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

It matters to me also - TBF Sunday #1

Do you think Platner is a Nazi? Ocelot II Sunday #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 Sunday #32

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

"Graham Platner is no Nazi". AloeVera Sunday #74

The tattoo really pesters me LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #3

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

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

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

In this context, I would say during the campaign EdmondDantes_ Sunday #52

Years ago? Try 3 or less mcar 8 hrs ago #181

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

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

Like I said, he's running for sainthood. AloeVera Sunday #57

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

Peccadillos? sheshe2 4 hrs ago #204

I was only addressing the sexting, I gather you missed that. I did not call anything else the P word. AloeVera 3 hrs ago #209

right? Skittles Sunday #25

i urge you to not check Lindsay Graham's browser history mr715 Sunday #108

Whoa, I did not know that PatSeg Sunday #22

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

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

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

Fair Enough! Chasstev365 Sunday #11

THANK YOU Skittles Sunday #26

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

JFC Skittles Sunday #117

Did I mention that Platner sounded a bit wistful that urinating on [enemy] bodies is now a "poor choice, lapucelle 17 hrs ago #124

hoo boy, my instincts were right on Skittles 7 hrs ago #188

The person you describe misanthrope 21 hrs ago #121

This is the issue. It's amazing the kerfuffle over non-Mainers Nixie 11 hrs ago #159

Chuck Schumer endorsed Fetterman. Emile 10 hrs ago #162

Chuck Schumer promoted Janet Mills. But she dropped out. Nixie 9 hrs ago #165

Yes you are half correct. Us Bernie people know we were fooled by a centrist. Emile 9 hrs ago #171

Oh please. Fetterman's victory over Connor Lamb was all the rage because "corporations." Nixie 5 hrs ago #198

Lamb was more honest. He ran as a centrist, Emile 5 hrs ago #200

More rewriting and very pathetic attempts at that. Nixie 5 hrs ago #201

Egads, I admitted more than once he fooled Emile 5 hrs ago #202

More rewriting. Nixie 5 hrs ago #203

LOL Emile 4 hrs ago #205

Bernie Sanders backed John Fetterman prevails in Pennsylvania Nixie 9 hrs ago #168

Same reply as Post 171 Emile 9 hrs ago #172

Didn't Sanders also elevate Tulsi Gabbard and Nina Turner? lapucelle 8 hrs ago #178

Chuck Schumer has a track record of endorsements too. Emile 8 hrs ago #179

Sorry, "Quick! Look over here!" doesn't work on me. lapucelle 8 hrs ago #183

A lot of us were fooled by Centrist Fetterman, but imo I think Schumer knew. Emile 8 hrs ago #184

Yes, great reminder about Gabbard and Uyger. It's quite an unmistakable list, and there is no apology or explanation Nixie 5 hrs ago #195

I forgot about his not voting for Biden and Harris. betsuni 21 hrs ago #122

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

Costello's polling at 3 to 4%, Mills withdrew from the race, and Platner is the presumptive nominee. sop 17 hrs ago #127

So it hasn't been determined that "the only choice will be Platner or Collins", lapucelle 16 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 16 hrs ago #131

Mills is still on the ballot, but I'm not sure why David Costello is being dismissed out of hand. lapucelle 16 hrs ago #134

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

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

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

I find that hilarious. LisaL Sunday #63

On that, I agree 100%. Americanme Sunday #99

Nice switch. intheflow 13 hrs ago #142

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

Exactly. LisaL Sunday #67

He wasn't running for office then MichMan Sunday #100

WTF does it have to do with running for office? LisaL Sunday #111

Because it wasnt a problem until he ran DetroitLegalBeagle 15 hrs ago #135

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I see.. AloeVera Sunday #79

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

No sources, no evidence? AloeVera Sunday #83

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

His interview with NBC News. sheshe2 Sunday #107

That doesn't make him a Republican. Political affiliation is determined by voter registration, not how you vote. AloeVera 22 hrs ago #119

Ummm K sheshe2 21 hrs ago #120

Platner is a either serial mis-rememberer or a liar, though. lapucelle 17 hrs ago #125

Was Platner lying or *mis-remembering* when he spoke to CNN six months ago? lapucelle 17 hrs ago #126

Was Platner lying or *mis-remembering* when he claimed to never have been "close to money" lapucelle 16 hrs ago #130

Woh, Platner seems to be *mis-remembering* his record of voting for Collins. lapucelle 18 hrs ago #123

Thanks AloeVera Coolgoober Sunday #110

"They are full of shit" sheshe2 Sunday #115

Which doesn't answer tge question that he was a republican AloeVera 9 hrs ago #166

please dont say DUers are full of shit Old-8643 10 hrs ago #161

28 days and you think you get make the rules? questionseverything 10 hrs ago #164

ops posted this reply twice, my bad please disreguard Old-8643 5 hrs ago #197

I was on this site in 2001! Old-8643 5 hrs ago #199

People make a claim on du Coolgoober 2 hrs ago #211

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

It's almost as if he's disingenuous MorbidButterflyTat Sunday #72

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

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

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

I suppose Platner PatSeg Sunday #84

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

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

Of course I'm not going to vote in that election PCB66 Sunday #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 Sunday #17

Platner is not even nominated yet. LisaL Sunday #19

The tattoo... 2naSalit Sunday #21

This. MontanaMama Sunday #90

You are right on this point. sheshe2 Sunday #116

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

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

Post removed Post removed Sunday #34

Centrists, beats me.? Emile 14 hrs ago #138

Sure that must be it. Irish_Dem 14 hrs ago #139

You think Platner is centrist? LOL Emile 13 hrs ago #140

You typed that stuff, not me. Irish_Dem 12 hrs ago #144

Well then why are you reminded of Sinema and Fetterman Emile 11 hrs ago #158

Sexual pervert good. Nazi bad. Irish_Dem Sunday #28

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

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

I care about Susan Collins tattoos. mr715 Sunday #30

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

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

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

Collins has no tattoos Polybius Sunday #94

I was joking mr715 Sunday #96

Post removed Post removed Sunday #33

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

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

Post removed Post removed Sunday #40

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

AIPAC and his tattoo are separate issues. RandySF 12 hrs ago #151

Not really Always Blue 9 hrs ago #170

Sure RandySF 9 hrs ago #173

Of course AIPAC is behind it sarisataka 8 hrs ago #175

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoy the Sunshine. 😎 rogue emissary Sunday #93

I care about a Senate majority. RockRaven Sunday #42

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

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

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

It might matter to Maine voters MorbidButterflyTat Sunday #97

Please provide a link to This Will Hold. mr715 Sunday #114

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

I am not optimistic about his chances in the general. LisaL Sunday #87

Collins will clobber him MorbidButterflyTat Sunday #98

I hope we both agree that should he win the nomination, mr715 Sunday #109

Not to mention BWdem4life Sunday #44

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

Shhhh.... luv2fly Sunday #104

Then this is a tempest in a teapot. nt BWdem4life 22 hrs ago #118

In 2025. LisaL 16 hrs ago #133

Not until he decided to run for office mcar 8 hrs ago #185

Platter? Skittles Sunday #51

Got it! Thanks! Chasstev365 Sunday #53

He got a swastika??! SSJVegeta Sunday #55

totenkopf WhiskeyGrinder Sunday #60

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

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

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

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

It's been used by the German military for several centuries. GCG 14 hrs ago #137

Yes and the swastika was an ancient symbol used in Tibet EX500rider 12 hrs ago #146

This reminds me of Hell's Angels PCB66 7 hrs ago #191

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

Yea, sure. LisaL Sunday #82

30 some years ago? Polybius Sunday #95

Nazis enid602 Sunday #88

12?? 25 million Russians alone. WarGamer Sunday #91

Official number of Russian casualties is 20 millions. LisaL Sunday #92

I don't think it was a Nazi tattoo ruth diamond Sunday #102

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

it was an actual SS Totenkopf tattoo... precisely. WarGamer Sunday #113

I cared too AZProgressive Sunday #103

I don't care about either. He was young and in the military. It's been covered up Autumn 16 hrs ago #129

He might have been young when he got it, but he had it for nearly 20 years. LisaL 16 hrs ago #132

This message was self-deleted by its author Emile 15 hrs ago #136

You are confusing me with somebody else. LisaL 2 hrs ago #210

I can't believe that our party would even consider him as a candidate. milestogo 13 hrs ago #141

What things in his platform you against? Here Emile 13 hrs ago #143

Anti-semitism. milestogo 12 hrs ago #145

Sorry, it's not in his platform. Emile 12 hrs ago #147

Are we that hard up for candidates that we can't find someone who HAS NEVER had an antisemitic tattoo milestogo 12 hrs ago #149

Really, this is a great candidate. Must Emile 12 hrs ago #150

Its his character that I am not impressed with. milestogo 11 hrs ago #153

Still not in his platform. Waiting . . . Emile 11 hrs ago #154

You just don't get it. milestogo 11 hrs ago #156

I get it, I even posted his platform to Emile 11 hrs ago #157

This message was self-deleted by its author Emile 11 hrs ago #155

The future of the country is at stake. mainer 12 hrs ago #148

Kids are crying from hunger as they wait in food bank lines questionseverything 10 hrs ago #163

So it's "Israelis'" fault the US has hungry children? sarisataka 9 hrs ago #169

It's the fault of Israel supporting politicians both republican and democratic questionseverything 8 hrs ago #180

You could have just said "yes" sarisataka 7 hrs ago #186

I care about both, the sexting indicates his charactor vapor2 11 hrs ago #152

Susan Collins thanks you for your concern. Jack Valentino 11 hrs ago #160

A good cause and a polished image can hide just about anything. Torchlight 9 hrs ago #167

The whole sexting scandal just broke and still people mostly want to talk about his tattoo standingtall 8 hrs ago #174

False rumors flying about Platner mainer 8 hrs ago #176

nothing about him says "Senator Platner" lapfog_1 8 hrs ago #177

"Well, calling himself 'Senator Platner' on his resume is usually the first step to changing that." Emile 8 hrs ago #182

Doesn't he have to be elected first? LisaL 6 hrs ago #193

Let's work together and make that happen. Emile 6 hrs ago #194

I like Chris Murphy's response to this... maybe other Dems should think like Murphy Nanjeanne 7 hrs ago #187

Good reason for Sen. Murphy to be Leader mr715 7 hrs ago #189

The more we learn about him PCB66 7 hrs ago #190

That seems to work much better for a republican candidate. LisaL 6 hrs ago #192

Well, I guess the only mystery left is why you've been spending so much time hanging out in his closet? Emile 5 hrs ago #196

We don't need a reminder that the Nazis murdered 12 million people FFS. He was in the military and has Autumn 4 hrs ago #206

Please UpInArms 4 hrs ago #207

I care about both ABC123Easy 4 hrs ago #208