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In reply to the discussion: Maine Is Reminiscent of the Al Franken Fiasco [View all]There is a shadow behind his eyes, a tremor in voice. There is something broken in his old radio, and he can still play music on it, but it is buzzing. He's learned to adapt and go through the motions, but something isn't working right on the inside.
I watched his Bill Maher interview and it was legitimately troubling. He wasn't 'there'.
HOWEVER - this is not an excuse, he should resign. He isn't well enough to be invested with the power he has.
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he's ignored because he is a minor candidate who polls poorly (zero to 2 per cent ususally, with one newish poll at 3)
Celerity
17 hrs ago
#49
"I observe what I want and comment as I please." DOST THOU NOT OBSERVETH THE IRONY?!
ColoringFool
4 hrs ago
#65
I apologize. I respect you and I appreciate your perspective, values, and experience.
mr715
20 hrs ago
#21
What fiasco? He resigned, Dayton named Smith to take his place, and she went on to be a hell of a senator.
WhiskeyGrinder
21 hrs ago
#5
He chose to resign. The ballot challenges were ten years before that, so not sure how it's relevant.
WhiskeyGrinder
21 hrs ago
#16
Susan Collins supported Kavanaugh who ended reproductive rights for women
AZProgressive
17 hrs ago
#54
"I want a senator, not a saint" is eerily reminiscent of Trump voters, who said . . .
markpkessinger
19 hrs ago
#31
I agree with Senators Chris Murphy and Bernie Sanders. Platner is a flawed candidate but the things that makes
Nanjeanne
21 hrs ago
#17
If it's just this "scandal", it won't be much of a problem for Platner. However, if there's a reason to be worried, it
Fil1957
18 hrs ago
#40