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Wed Oct 8, 2025, 12:12 PM Oct 2025

The Rational National - Graham Platner Clip Goes Viral For How He Addressed A Bigot



A clip of Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, is making the rounds and opening up a conversation about communication. I discuss my thoughts on Platner's approach, and how the approach could differ depending on the context of any given situation.
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The Rational National - Graham Platner Clip Goes Viral For How He Addressed A Bigot (Original Post) ihaveaquestion Oct 2025 OP
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