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markie

(24,136 posts)
70. I believe the issue
Tue Jul 7, 2026, 01:27 PM
11 hrs ago

is the common understanding that the new information will certainly change the vote..... not for me to question but the reality... never mind that while Platner is accused of rape, Collins willingly put a rapist on the Supreme Court, (and supports a sexual abuser in the White House) and no one seems to care

Yes, I understand the seriousness, as a victim, as someone who worked with abused women, as someone who has worked with people with PTSD / alcoholism, etc., etc.... I would vote to confirm Platner... I strongly believe that we cannot afford to let our Country, our Democracy, continue to be run by republicans

edit to say, it is not my vote to give though, just my thoughts (I do have family in Maine)

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What's the problem? WhiskeyGrinder 16 hrs ago #1
The problem is that the people that voted for him are not making the decision. kentuck 16 hrs ago #3
You mean Boo1 16 hrs ago #6
In today's world, victims are strewn everywhere.. kentuck 15 hrs ago #10
No Boo1 15 hrs ago #17
Wow obamanut2012 14 hrs ago #42
If they're so determined to vote for a rapist, they can write him in Orrex 13 hrs ago #59
No, Platner is making the decision. He's the candidate, and he's taking stock of the situation. He can best weigh WhiskeyGrinder 15 hrs ago #8
His decision is not without pressure... kentuck 15 hrs ago #12
Yes, pressure is an integral part of being a politician and it's important to know how to deal with it. WhiskeyGrinder 15 hrs ago #14
Perhaps when the people voted for him they did not have all the facts Grim Chieftain 15 hrs ago #25
Then, we would assume, they will vote against him in the general? kentuck 15 hrs ago #27
Victims. not accusers obamanut2012 15 hrs ago #41
And the GOPricks just keep moving forward with their dirtbags 31st Street Bridge 16 hrs ago #2
Not a word about this when he was an oyster fisherman. Polly Hennessey 15 hrs ago #28
It's not unusual for victims to speak out when they see the perpetrator about to get more influence or power. WhiskeyGrinder 15 hrs ago #33
I am really appalled at teh victim blaming on DU right now obamanut2012 14 hrs ago #43
Questioning the veracity or timing of an accuser ("victim" to you) in this situation is not "victim blaming." sop 13 hrs ago #52
Repubs aren't dumb RoseTrellis 13 hrs ago #55
Good point. Katinfl 16 hrs ago #4
The only thing forcing him out Boo1 16 hrs ago #5
Then, don't vote for him. kentuck 16 hrs ago #7
I will be investigating... 2naSalit 15 hrs ago #11
Invisible power? I think you mean Platner - the sex pest and rapist. He's also a moron if he thought his very Raftergirl 15 hrs ago #9
Exactly! kentuck 15 hrs ago #16
Vetting Johnny2X2X 15 hrs ago #13
Republicans don't always get away with it. yardwork 15 hrs ago #24
Truer words . . . Scubamatt 14 hrs ago #51
Invisible Power Establishment Conspiracy! betsuni 15 hrs ago #15
Yes, the same power that keeps Paxton in the race in Texas... kentuck 15 hrs ago #18
He lied about his past as a rapist WSHazel 15 hrs ago #19
The Democratic Party is made up of people Stacey Grove 15 hrs ago #20
I remember Gary Hart forced out because a lady was sitting on his lap... kentuck 15 hrs ago #23
And after the death of MCConnell and the win by Collins... kentuck 15 hrs ago #21
I strongly disagree with this take. yardwork 15 hrs ago #22
I feel that way about Tennessee. Frasier Balzov 15 hrs ago #26
He's already been cut loose RoseTrellis 13 hrs ago #61
Correct. We do have a crisis. A healthcare crisis, financial crisis, national security crisis, a crisis that means Doodley 11 hrs ago #73
I would argue the problem is we aren't clear enough abusers have no place in our party EdmondDantes_ 15 hrs ago #29
I do not think anyone is wrong with their opinion on this matter... kentuck 15 hrs ago #30
"The reality of politics is not a black and white world." What do you mean by that? WhiskeyGrinder 15 hrs ago #32
There is more gray area than black or white... kentuck 15 hrs ago #35
What's the gray area in rape? EdmondDantes_ 13 hrs ago #56
No Democrat should be forced to drop out or resign unless convicted of a felony. dalton99a 15 hrs ago #31
Yeah, the problem are the rape apologists. demmiblue 15 hrs ago #34
Was he convicted of rape? kentuck 15 hrs ago #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 15 hrs ago #37
They know this, it's just excuse-making. n/t demmiblue 15 hrs ago #39
And there it is. n/t demmiblue 15 hrs ago #38
The accusations are very credible, esp the newest one, and DU s not a court of law obamanut2012 14 hrs ago #45
No, I do not think it is OK... kentuck 14 hrs ago #49
Is this really the message you want to send to victims? You do know children are victims of these types of chowder66 13 hrs ago #57
Are you 100% sure he is guilty? kentuck 13 hrs ago #62
A whiff of this type of accusation would have destroyed previous candidates once upon a time. chowder66 10 hrs ago #75
Seriously obamanut2012 14 hrs ago #44
Regrettably I see too much Fetterman in him. Firestorm49 15 hrs ago #40
The dominance of special interest groups representing tiny slivers of the population as a majority is a bigger problem. BannonsLiver 14 hrs ago #46
Put the "blame" were it belongs: squarely in the lap of the candidate who disqualified himself... QueerDuck 14 hrs ago #47
Trivializing an allegation of rape is a problem Quiet Em 14 hrs ago #48
yes markie 13 hrs ago #58
What happens when men and children are added to that number? littlemissmartypants 13 hrs ago #60
I included men markie 13 hrs ago #63
I understand it's a problem. Having been a member of the statistical count myself. ... littlemissmartypants 12 hrs ago #64
I think the Democratic Party should make a public statement of non-endorsement... kentuck 14 hrs ago #50
If The TENT is so BIG to include nazis and sexual abusers. WinningAgain 13 hrs ago #53
Are you referring to the Republican Party? kentuck 13 hrs ago #54
Does anyone remember Al Franken? kentuck 12 hrs ago #65
Do you not understand the difference between allegations of inappropriate work behavior and allegations of rape? Quiet Em 12 hrs ago #68
Yes, I understand the difference... kentuck 12 hrs ago #69
I believe the issue markie 11 hrs ago #70
Your courage is admirable... kentuck 11 hrs ago #71
"the bigger picture" markie 11 hrs ago #72
Platner is an "accused" rapist. MAGA voted for an adjudicated rapist. They'll lie about a Dem but still vote for someone ChicagoTeamster 12 hrs ago #66
I was contemplating this today. Arthur_Frain 12 hrs ago #67
Unfortunately the timing of the woman's charge leaves too little time 31j20b3 11 hrs ago #74
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