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36. Was he convicted of rape?

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Tue Jul 7, 2026, 09:59 AM

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I did not know that??

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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