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In reply to the discussion: Graham Planter was a mistake: [View all]mr715
(4,291 posts)43. Sorry to butt in
But we shouldn't care, either. Politicians are vehicles for policy and we shouldn't look to them for moral clarity. They are as a consequence of power, history, and law by nature compromised. As such, all our candidates are at best complex and at worst compromised.
Where it matter is the words they say and the deliverables they achieve. In this contest, it is between Graham Platner who is saying some seriously solid mouth words, and Susan Collins who is made of jello.
As a matter of political tactics, I think it is fascinating that his sex life is coming up, considering his opponent who I believed is the uncontested sexiest member of Congress.
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Im glad his wife and he did the work they needed to do to keep their marriage strong.
Nanjeanne
3 hrs ago
#7
Here's another difference between Democrats and Republicans: Republicans wouldn't care.
surfered
3 hrs ago
#10
It demonstrates poor judgement. Not only on moral grounds, but expecting so many instances of it not to eventually come
surfered
2 hrs ago
#51
Not being a Mainer, I don't know the story behind her not being the heir to this seat...
Mark.b2
2 hrs ago
#52
Who made this public, an aide working for Platner's campaign doing oppo research on their own candidate?
sop
3 hrs ago
#15
We shouldn't accept the claim that Platner was "sexting" anyone without seeing the texts. He's controversial...
demmiblue
2 hrs ago
#49
I prefer to leave Maine elections to voters in Maine. I would love to hear the thoughts of Mainers.
walkingman
1 hr ago
#60