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112. I can post it sometime tomorrow

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 12:57 AM

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I have some stuff going on in the morning but should have time tomorrow afternoon. I see you found it online, so I'll check first to make sure you didn't already post an OP about it.

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

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

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

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

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

Warren is about as consistent and wise displacedvermoter Thursday #11

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

Very good article kxs 17 hrs ago #128

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

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

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

Elizabeth Warren has as well. BannonsLiver Thursday #42

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

Excellent analysis thought crime 23 hrs ago #118

This +1 Emile 19 hrs ago #120

So the Nazi stuff is not worth talking about? displacedvermoter 17 hrs ago #125

Why the nazi tattoo guy is winning in Maine. Emile 17 hrs ago #127

We talked it to death a long time ago---- so NO! Jack Valentino 1 hr ago #138

It absolutely does dsc Thursday #4

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

Spot On Starbeach Thursday #6

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

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

I have to trust bagimin Thursday #14

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

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

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

+1 leftstreet Thursday #30

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

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

She has won quite a few statewide elections in Maine. She has a better chance against Collins. FascismIsDeath Thursday #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 20 hrs ago #119

Post removed Post removed Thursday #10

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

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

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

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

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

Yep mcar Thursday #85

There is absolutely no proof radical noodle Thursday #31

Message auto-removed Name removed Thursday #50

In other words radical noodle Thursday #78

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

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

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

Message auto-removed Name removed Thursday #72

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

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

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

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

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

And running for President mr715 Thursday #39

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

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

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles 18 hrs ago #122

THANK YOU Skittles 18 hrs ago #121

"If you write a best-selling book, you can be a millionaire too!" betsuni 16 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 15 hrs ago #134

Yup. Was always "millionaires and billionaires" and then millionaires disappeared in 2019. betsuni 14 hrs ago #136

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

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

some people simply cannot give up power Skittles 18 hrs ago #124

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

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

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

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

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

n/s JustAnotherGen Thursday #75

He plans to run again in 2030. 😱 sheshe2 Thursday #93

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

No, it never ends. sheshe2 Thursday #104

I know what you mean. betsuni Thursday #105

JHFC JustAnotherGen 16 hrs ago #133

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

And we all know JustAnotherGen 16 hrs ago #132

Good to see you back. Keepthesoulalive Thursday #102

I'm all over the Threads app JustAnotherGen 16 hrs ago #131

Quite energetic in standing up to Trump delisen Thursday #68

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

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

Where do you live in Maine? MorbidButterflyTat Thursday #66

There was one post somewhere saying... sheshe2 Thursday #95

I saw that and the top of my head almost blew off mcar Thursday #98

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

Just watch CuriousSavage Thursday #15

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

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

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

And admit he was wrong? MichMan Thursday #71

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

my guess Skittles 18 hrs ago #123

That has not been my experience... GiqueCee 17 hrs ago #129

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

This is definitely a tough one adam_vermont Thursday #24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks Cha! radical noodle Thursday #92

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

Good to "see" you, Cha! radical noodle Yesterday #111

You, too, rad! ☮️🌻🕯️🕊️💜🌈🌊 Cha Yesterday #113

Holy SHIT! sheshe2 Thursday #108

I can post it sometime tomorrow radical noodle Yesterday #112

I didn't post it, it's yours! sheshe2 23 hrs ago #115

I just looked it up on the net. sheshe2 Yesterday #109

Wow,she... Excellent Find! I hope you Cha Yesterday #114

Message is: I hate the Democratic Party as much as you do, vote for me! Solidarity, send money! betsuni 23 hrs ago #117

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

Very much so. mr715 Thursday #33

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

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

Can't rec this enough. SamuelAdams Thursday #35

No matter what... 2naSalit Thursday #41

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

Just went through... 2naSalit Thursday #58

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

Last month... 2naSalit Thursday #64

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

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

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

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

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

Great article LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #82

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

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

They definitely are not helping the Mills campaign. Emile Thursday #99

Complete puff piece on the governor (NM) biocube Thursday #97

Sorry but watching Platner's rise is like yorkster Yesterday #110

Extremely Proud of this Community Aepps22 23 hrs ago #116

Fetterman II: it has a 'blood and soil for young progressives' tint to it bucolic_frolic 17 hrs ago #126

I like Mills and don't like Platner WSHazel 15 hrs ago #135

Susan Collins will have fun using this if Platner is the nominee LetMyPeopleVote 14 hrs ago #137