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kentuck

(116,271 posts) Tue Jul 7, 2026, 09:06 AM Yesterday

The Democratic Party has a problem... [View all]

The majority vote for a candidate but then it is discovered that he is immoral or criminal or whatever, and he is pressured to step aside.

The people that voted for him have nothing to say about it. Some invisible power within the Party structure forces him to resign.

Perhaps he should be forced to stay on the ballot? But, that would be an automatic win for the Republicans, some would argue.

After the people decided who they wanted in a primary, somebody else decides that he is not really who they wanted? They did not know the truth about him.

It is not an option to let him remain on the ballot and let the people decide how much immorality they are willing to accept? It's a different standard we must live with, even if it means defeat.

The people are being over-ridden. So what, if he loses. If his replacement loses, it is still a loss. But we will have made a statement.

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The Democratic Party has a problem... [View all] kentuck Yesterday OP

What's the problem? WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #1

The problem is that the people that voted for him are not making the decision. kentuck Yesterday #3

You mean Boo1 Yesterday #6

In today's world, victims are strewn everywhere.. kentuck Yesterday #10

No Boo1 Yesterday #17

Wow obamanut2012 Yesterday #42

If they're so determined to vote for a rapist, they can write him in Orrex Yesterday #59

No, Platner is making the decision. He's the candidate, and he's taking stock of the situation. He can best weigh WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #8

His decision is not without pressure... kentuck Yesterday #12

Yes, pressure is an integral part of being a politician and it's important to know how to deal with it. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #14

Perhaps when the people voted for him they did not have all the facts Grim Chieftain Yesterday #25

Then, we would assume, they will vote against him in the general? kentuck Yesterday #27

Victims. not accusers obamanut2012 Yesterday #41

And the GOPricks just keep moving forward with their dirtbags 31st Street Bridge Yesterday #2

Not a word about this when he was an oyster fisherman. Polly Hennessey Yesterday #28

It's not unusual for victims to speak out when they see the perpetrator about to get more influence or power. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #33

I am really appalled at teh victim blaming on DU right now obamanut2012 Yesterday #43

Questioning the veracity or timing of an accuser ("victim" to you) in this situation is not "victim blaming." sop Yesterday #52

Repubs aren't dumb RoseTrellis Yesterday #55

Good point. Katinfl Yesterday #4

The only thing forcing him out Boo1 Yesterday #5

Then, don't vote for him. kentuck Yesterday #7

I will be investigating... 2naSalit Yesterday #11

Invisible power? I think you mean Platner - the sex pest and rapist. He's also a moron if he thought his very Raftergirl Yesterday #9

Exactly! kentuck Yesterday #16

Vetting Johnny2X2X Yesterday #13

Republicans don't always get away with it. yardwork Yesterday #24

Truer words . . . Scubamatt Yesterday #51

Invisible Power Establishment Conspiracy! betsuni Yesterday #15

Yes, the same power that keeps Paxton in the race in Texas... kentuck Yesterday #18

He lied about his past as a rapist WSHazel Yesterday #19

The Democratic Party is made up of people Stacey Grove Yesterday #20

I remember Gary Hart forced out because a lady was sitting on his lap... kentuck Yesterday #23

And after the death of MCConnell and the win by Collins... kentuck Yesterday #21

I strongly disagree with this take. yardwork Yesterday #22

I feel that way about Tennessee. Frasier Balzov Yesterday #26

He's already been cut loose RoseTrellis Yesterday #61

Correct. We do have a crisis. A healthcare crisis, financial crisis, national security crisis, a crisis that means Doodley Yesterday #73

I would argue the problem is we aren't clear enough abusers have no place in our party EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #29

I do not think anyone is wrong with their opinion on this matter... kentuck Yesterday #30

"The reality of politics is not a black and white world." What do you mean by that? WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #32

There is more gray area than black or white... kentuck Yesterday #35

What's the gray area in rape? EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #56

No Democrat should be forced to drop out or resign unless convicted of a felony. dalton99a Yesterday #31

Yeah, the problem are the rape apologists. demmiblue Yesterday #34

Was he convicted of rape? kentuck Yesterday #36

The vast majority of rapists do not have a conviction and in fact are never charged or even reported in the first place. WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #37

They know this, it's just excuse-making. n/t demmiblue Yesterday #39

And there it is. n/t demmiblue Yesterday #38

The accusations are very credible, esp the newest one, and DU s not a court of law obamanut2012 Yesterday #45

No, I do not think it is OK... kentuck Yesterday #49

Is this really the message you want to send to victims? You do know children are victims of these types of chowder66 Yesterday #57

Are you 100% sure he is guilty? kentuck Yesterday #62

A whiff of this type of accusation would have destroyed previous candidates once upon a time. chowder66 Yesterday #75

Seriously obamanut2012 Yesterday #44

Regrettably I see too much Fetterman in him. Firestorm49 Yesterday #40

The dominance of special interest groups representing tiny slivers of the population as a majority is a bigger problem. BannonsLiver Yesterday #46

Put the "blame" were it belongs: squarely in the lap of the candidate who disqualified himself... QueerDuck Yesterday #47

Trivializing an allegation of rape is a problem Quiet Em Yesterday #48

yes markie Yesterday #58

What happens when men and children are added to that number? littlemissmartypants Yesterday #60

I included men markie Yesterday #63

I understand it's a problem. Having been a member of the statistical count myself. ... littlemissmartypants Yesterday #64

I think the Democratic Party should make a public statement of non-endorsement... kentuck Yesterday #50

If The TENT is so BIG to include nazis and sexual abusers. WinningAgain Yesterday #53

Are you referring to the Republican Party? kentuck Yesterday #54

Does anyone remember Al Franken? kentuck Yesterday #65

Do you not understand the difference between allegations of inappropriate work behavior and allegations of rape? Quiet Em Yesterday #68

Yes, I understand the difference... kentuck Yesterday #69

I believe the issue markie Yesterday #70

Your courage is admirable... kentuck Yesterday #71

"the bigger picture" markie Yesterday #72

Platner is an "accused" rapist. MAGA voted for an adjudicated rapist. They'll lie about a Dem but still vote for someone ChicagoTeamster Yesterday #66

I was contemplating this today. Arthur_Frain Yesterday #67

Unfortunately the timing of the woman's charge leaves too little time 31j20b3 Yesterday #74