Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
6 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Graham Platner - Holy Crap. (Original Post) KentuckyWoman Aug 2025 OP
We need a lot more ads like this one. democrank Aug 2025 #1
That was impressive! chowder66 Aug 2025 #2
The woodchopping is good imagery nuxvomica Aug 2025 #3
"I don't have all the answers but I'm asking the right questions" Skittles Aug 2025 #4
K&R ReRe Aug 2025 #5
He's right about the Cruz - Collins comparison harumph Aug 2025 #6

democrank

(12,681 posts)
1. We need a lot more ads like this one.
Sun Aug 24, 2025, 01:34 AM
Aug 2025

Tough, focused, plain-spoken. Graham Platner set a very good example.

nuxvomica

(14,221 posts)
3. The woodchopping is good imagery
Sun Aug 24, 2025, 01:54 AM
Aug 2025

It succinctly conveys generically hard work and is also a little bit dangerous so it grabs attention. It's a great counter to Republicans shooting something with a rifle. If more candidates use it, it could be part of a "working hard" versus "hardly working" meme. I think this is an area of weakness for Republicans in Congress, who are not doing their jobs but just rubberstamping Dear Leader's agenda.

ReRe

(12,189 posts)
5. K&R
Sun Aug 24, 2025, 03:46 AM
Aug 2025

Now, there's some good news.

Graham Planter! Democrat! Running for US Senate from Maine!

harumph

(3,422 posts)
6. He's right about the Cruz - Collins comparison
Sun Aug 24, 2025, 12:12 PM
Aug 2025

Collins is the more despicable inasmuch as she works to present herself as a moderate.
Cruz is a dutiful foot soldier for evil - but he's not hiding it.

Kick in to the DU tip jar?

This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.

As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.

Tell me more...

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Graham Platner - Holy Cra...