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87. Planter is Gaslighting Bashing Dems...

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:28 PM

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Does he think he can do it alone?

We need all Dems to Win in November.. Not someone "piss" raging about how they're not doing anything.. Which is Clearly Not True.

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The Magical Thinking Behind Graham Platner's Rise [View all] PunkinPi Yesterday OP

"racist, homophobic, and misogynistic remarks" -- ableist too. He's used the r-word in the past couple months. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #1

This is one of the most discouraging things right now. yardwork Yesterday #2

I hadn't realized Sanders endorsed Platner displacedvermoter Yesterday #3

There have been quiet a few eye opening endorsements from those who call themselves "progressive"... PunkinPi Yesterday #8

Warren is about as consistent and wise displacedvermoter Yesterday #11

I have the opposite take. For *ALL* of those people and groups to support him over Mills... thesquanderer Yesterday #57

Very good article kxs 10 hrs ago #128

Please, Sander has better judgement than that SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #22

Also, don't forget Tulsi being a Sanders Institute fellow. nt PunkinPi Yesterday #29

Once more, about Fetterman. There's no nuance Deminpenn Yesterday #80

Elizabeth Warren has as well. BannonsLiver Yesterday #42

Bernie Sanders endorsed Platner well before Janet Mills was dragged into the race by Jack Valentino 19 hrs ago #107

Excellent analysis thought crime 16 hrs ago #118

This +1 Emile 12 hrs ago #120

So the Nazi stuff is not worth talking about? displacedvermoter 11 hrs ago #125

Why the nazi tattoo guy is winning in Maine. Emile 10 hrs ago #127

It absolutely does dsc Yesterday #4

and Platner has a 33 point lead over Mills. Emile Yesterday #5

Spot On Starbeach Yesterday #6

I was wondering the exact same thing about Platner ABC123Easy Yesterday #7

That article ignores the unpopular things Mills has done, and which makes her a poor candidate to take out Platner Celerity Yesterday #9

I have to trust bagimin Yesterday #14

It is important we ask ourselves... mr715 Yesterday #16

There's a scene in 'O Brother Where Are Art Thou?' TheProle Yesterday #40

One of my all time favorites. Lot of truth in that film. harumph Yesterday #61

+1 leftstreet Yesterday #30

Overriding the filibuster could be an important tactic. everyonematters Yesterday #49

It's another sign of the big problem in the Democratic Party. yardwork Yesterday #65

She has won quite a few statewide elections in Maine. She has a better chance against Collins. FascismIsDeath 20 hrs ago #101

My point was to critique the 2 main choices, try to explain why Mills, for Maine Dem voters, is a poor candidate to Celerity 13 hrs ago #119

Post removed Post removed Yesterday #10

So you'd rather an unqualified racist, sexist man? mcar Yesterday #13

Better, non-AIPAC candidates Karyn the Great Yesterday #19

So you'd rather an unqualified racist, sexist man mcar Yesterday #20

Thanks for the correction, yes AIPAC Karyn the Great Yesterday #23

I think the repeated non-answers are answers. MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #69

Yep mcar Yesterday #85

There is absolutely no proof radical noodle Yesterday #31

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In other words radical noodle Yesterday #78

Yeah, "Nothing"... Mahalo, for Cha Yesterday #84

I need to see... 2naSalit Yesterday #63

So now "AIPAC-funded" is just a euphemism for "Jew money." Gotcha. tritsofme Yesterday #70

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AIPAC isn't Israeli money, it's American money. tritsofme Yesterday #79

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #81

No one here was going to vote for the candidate who has accepted funds from AIPAC, I don't think. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #89

Another problem with her age is she'd presumably have only 1 opportunity to run again as an incumbent... thesquanderer Yesterday #51

All those who are saying "too old" (which is ageist btw), better keep that same energy for... PunkinPi Yesterday #25

And running for President mr715 Yesterday #39

Yes, runs for president under the Democratic party umbrella, then when he loses... PunkinPi Yesterday #55

To his credit, he has issue discipline. mr715 Yesterday #56

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles 12 hrs ago #122

THANK YOU Skittles 12 hrs ago #121

"If you write a best-selling book, you can be a millionaire too!" betsuni 10 hrs ago #130

One of the funniest parts to me is that I remember when he included "millionaires and billionaires" in his rallying cry PunkinPi 9 hrs ago #134

Yup. Was always "millionaires and billionaires" and then millionaires disappeared in 2019. betsuni 8 hrs ago #136

Bernie got community healthcare centers funded as part of the Obamacare package questionseverything Yesterday #59

Oh Sanders Filed to run for Senate in 2030, But Cha Yesterday #86

some people simply cannot give up power Skittles 12 hrs ago #124

Show me an example... 2naSalit Yesterday #38

I get the distinct impression you have never met her ir talked with her. DFW Yesterday #46

I can't wrap my head around JustAnotherGen Yesterday #62

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #67

He's a white man. Not to overstate the obvious but, you know. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #73

n/s JustAnotherGen Yesterday #75

He plans to run again in 2030. 😱 sheshe2 22 hrs ago #93

No demands to pass the torch. There was practically a whole cottage industry devoted to hounding Nancy Pelosi. betsuni 20 hrs ago #103

No, it never ends. sheshe2 20 hrs ago #104

I know what you mean. betsuni 20 hrs ago #105

JHFC JustAnotherGen 9 hrs ago #133

Age is "identity politics" distracting from economic class, only bad for the "establishment " betsuni 21 hrs ago #96

And we all know JustAnotherGen 9 hrs ago #132

Good to see you back. Keepthesoulalive 20 hrs ago #102

I'm all over the Threads app JustAnotherGen 9 hrs ago #131

Quite energetic in standing up to Trump delisen Yesterday #68

I will never understand why voters, even on the left, mcar Yesterday #12

Not this voter, that ship has sailed. Karyn the Great Yesterday #21

Where do you live in Maine? MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #66

There was one post somewhere saying... sheshe2 21 hrs ago #95

I saw that and the top of my head almost blew off mcar 20 hrs ago #98

I have a couple of ideas, and I too will keep them to myself. sheshe2 20 hrs ago #100

Just watch CuriousSavage Yesterday #15

Bernie is one of my Senators... GiqueCee Yesterday #17

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Yesterday #48

I'm hoping Bernie will rescind his endorsement... GiqueCee Yesterday #53

And admit he was wrong? MichMan Yesterday #71

Because I've done business... GiqueCee Yesterday #83

my guess Skittles 12 hrs ago #123

That has not been my experience... GiqueCee 10 hrs ago #129

Perfect, absolutely correct. Thank you thank you thank you thank you. betsuni Yesterday #18

This is definitely a tough one adam_vermont Yesterday #24

I am also concerned about Platner's campaign, but I also do not think Mills is the BComplex Yesterday #26

PA had other options for senate than Fetterman, Conor Lamb or Malcolm Kenyetta. PunkinPi Yesterday #36

Mills, on paper should be the ideal democratic candidate fujiyamasan Yesterday #27

Mills is very pro Israel , signed legislation that makes it illegal to boycott Israel's investments and questionseverything Yesterday #54

Why does "Hegseth lite" come to mind? littlemissmartypants Yesterday #74

That's actually a funny way to think of him fujiyamasan Yesterday #77

Is he even a Democrat or is he pretending to be one? radical noodle Yesterday #28

Alas, it is unlikely he is ending up in the dust bin mr715 Yesterday #34

Planter is Gaslighting Bashing Dems... Cha Yesterday #87

Excellent reply to "Planter's text"... Cha Yesterday #88

Thanks Cha! radical noodle 23 hrs ago #92

I'm So Glad you Didn't.. I had No idea Planter was Cha 19 hrs ago #106

Good to "see" you, Cha! radical noodle 17 hrs ago #111

You, too, rad! ☮️🌻🕯️🕊️💜🌈🌊 Cha 17 hrs ago #113

Holy SHIT! sheshe2 18 hrs ago #108

I can post it sometime tomorrow radical noodle 17 hrs ago #112

I didn't post it, it's yours! sheshe2 17 hrs ago #115

I just looked it up on the net. sheshe2 18 hrs ago #109

Wow,she... Excellent Find! I hope you Cha 17 hrs ago #114

Message is: I hate the Democratic Party as much as you do, vote for me! Solidarity, send money! betsuni 16 hrs ago #117

Why does the writer put "progressive" in quotes? leftstreet Yesterday #32

Very much so. mr715 Yesterday #33

See post #8 for his list of endorsers, most of which consider themselves progressive. PunkinPi Yesterday #37

Perhaps for the same reason many moderates claim to be "progressive"... luv2fly 22 hrs ago #94

Can't rec this enough. SamuelAdams Yesterday #35

No matter what... 2naSalit Yesterday #41

Right arm, 2na... yorkster Yesterday #44

Just went through... 2naSalit Yesterday #58

I hope you and other Mainers do decide that Gov. Mills is the person you want to represent your state. PunkinPi Yesterday #45

Last month... 2naSalit Yesterday #64

Candidates can't make voters fall in love with them. BannonsLiver Yesterday #43

It's like he's telling Fetterman to hold his beer and voters are like "ok cool." This is nuts. themaguffin Yesterday #47

I know little about Maine, other than it's a beautiful place to visit, but is sexism and ageism at play there? surfered Yesterday #52

Platner damn well better not be another Fetterman. DinahMoeHum Yesterday #60

Thank you for the discussion, PunkinPi. ... littlemissmartypants Yesterday #76

Great article LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #82

Americans' contempt for elites is why he's winning Emile Yesterday #90

Me watching people impotently trying to stop Platner Prairie Gates Yesterday #91

They definitely are not helping the Mills campaign. Emile 20 hrs ago #99

Complete puff piece on the governor (NM) biocube 20 hrs ago #97

Sorry but watching Platner's rise is like yorkster 18 hrs ago #110

Extremely Proud of this Community Aepps22 17 hrs ago #116

Fetterman II: it has a 'blood and soil for young progressives' tint to it bucolic_frolic 10 hrs ago #126

I like Mills and don't like Platner WSHazel 8 hrs ago #135

Susan Collins will have fun using this if Platner is the nominee LetMyPeopleVote 7 hrs ago #137