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121. Accused rapist, Platner denies he sexually abused his accuser. And the Politico story has set off a media firestorm,

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Tue Jul 7, 2026, 03:54 PM

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not unlike "the Biden is too old" media-created firestorm following the presidential debate in 2024.

Eric Swalwell apologized for his "past mistakes in judgement," then withdrew. Everyone knew the California governorship would not be won by a Republican. There were other qualified Democrats running when Swalwell dropped out, so he wasn't necessary.

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Breaking NYT: Platner lays out his conditions for withdrawal [View all] senseandsensibility Monday OP

lol THAT will go over well WhiskeyGrinder Monday #1

Agree. But his most devoted supporters may not see it that way. They may well see him NOW as a hlthe2b 22 hrs ago #123

Good. He's leaving it up to Mainers and no one else!!! Now can we stop posting about this???? nt in2herbs Monday #2

Thank you! duckworth969 Monday #15

This is now national news and problem for dems everywhere. boston bean Monday #50

Yep, how he would vote would affect all of us Grim Chieftain Monday #67

Exactly! It's about the Majority in the Senate Cha Monday #73

Is he leaving it up to Maine voters when he demands the right to choose his replacement? wnylib Monday #69

He's asking that his voters' choice on issues Bettie Yesterday #94

Nah, not until he steps down obamanut2012 Monday #76

Control of the Senate is a national priority. yardwork Yesterday #90

I'm no expert but I don't think it works that way. BannonsLiver Monday #3

Is it a euphemism for himself? Because the voters knew a lot. bucolic_frolic Monday #4

I think he has a lot of leverage because the rules say he has to withdraw LisaL Monday #14

Huh? He has total leverage. He's the nominee. Only he himself can wiithdrawal Wiz Imp Monday #31

So he wants approval rights before leaving? TommyT139 Monday #5

Oh brother. Bullies going to bully. If we havenʻt learned that yet, idk. mahina Monday #6

I think he means Troy Jackson. eShirl Monday #7

Why would anyone "endorse" two Cha Monday #75

I think BS endorsed Jackson for governor, not the senate. PunkinPi Yesterday #91

Oh I see, Mahalo, PunkinPi.. Cha Yesterday #96

Hanging in there. :) nt PunkinPi Yesterday #99

The guy who came in third in the primary? lapucelle Yesterday #97

Yes. I hadn't heard of the guy until today and didn't know BS endorsed him until I looked it up (also today). PunkinPi Yesterday #98

what bullshit. lostincalifornia Monday #8

GB Shaw supposedly said... GJGCA Monday #9

Ha! I've always loved that quote! QueerDuck Yesterday #89

LOL Vote4Kam Monday #10

And what a great kickoff to a campaign, being handpicked by the alleged rapist you replaced. W_HAMILTON Monday #19

X100 WinningAgain Monday #41

Not sure about this guy's "values and vision." johnp3907 Monday #11

He's holding a gun to the party's head. RandySF Monday #12

Hostage situation. sheshe2 Monday #21

"Drop it! or...." lastlib Monday #68

Yup. sheshe2 Monday #23

He thinks he is in charge? niyad Monday #13

He could stay on. I don't think they could force him to withdraw. LisaL Monday #16

Persuasion might work. niyad Monday #18

almost like he has control issues or something WhiskeyGrinder Monday #20

true niyad Monday #22

Hang tough Graham duckworth969 Monday #17

Defending rapists. Boo1 Monday #24

Oh, was he convicted? -misanthroptimist Monday #27

Because ALL rapists are convicted. Boo1 Monday #28

That's right -misanthroptimist Monday #32

Rapists everywhere Boo1 Monday #35

That's true -misanthroptimist Monday #36

I can think of someone who we have long called a rapist sarisataka Monday #39

Who is that someone? -misanthroptimist Monday #42

It is (redacted) sarisataka Monday #44

Doubting motive is not the same doubting allegations -misanthroptimist Monday #46

In my mind, no sarisataka Monday #47

That was a civil trial with a much lower standard EdmondDantes_ Monday #57

He's been adjudicated a rapist. -misanthroptimist Monday #61

This may shock you MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #110

Nonsense. -misanthroptimist Yesterday #113

So should we have laid off Kavanaugh onenote Monday #54

He was (is) also a drunk -misanthroptimist Monday #59

Sure it should have onenote Monday #60

If conclusions were cliffs, you'd be plunging -misanthroptimist Monday #65

My seven year old self went through hell for defenders like you. chowder66 Monday #38

I'm so sorry MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #111

I'm okay, just angry about some of the crap I'm seeing on here. chowder66 Yesterday #115

The vast, vast majority of rapists are never convicted. WhiskeyGrinder Monday #29

Wow Lifeafter70 Monday #26

Rupert Murdoch wins again. Initech Monday #25

Why? Because Platner is a rapist? obamanut2012 Monday #77

Or how about we go with pinkstarburst Monday #30

We can't go with anyone else unless he withdraws. LisaL Monday #33

I thought most everyone here hated the DNC Wiz Imp Monday #34

Couldn't agree more. FoxNewsSucks Monday #53

They won't... 2naSalit Yesterday #81

Yeah, another "moderate" "corporate-friendly" dem. FoxNewsSucks Monday #51

Typical. Still thinks he's in charge mcar Monday #37

He has no choice! 2naSalit Monday #40

Of course he has a choice Shrek Monday #64

The DSA just came out and told him to drop obamanut2012 Monday #78

Those excusing the actions of a possible rapist is amazing to me. WinningAgain Monday #43

So many on here, it's horrifying obamanut2012 Monday #79

True colors shining through, unless you are blind. Raftergirl Monday #45

wonder how many actual Maine Voters are on this item ? dave99 Monday #48

I wonder how many have had frontal lobotomies to please others here. ColoringFool Yesterday #87

At least one. WinningAgain Monday #49

Well, forcing himself when people say "no" seems to be the norm for him. Music Man Monday #52

Good. TVguyCards Monday #55

lie moonshinegnomie Monday #56

I agree with him. His supporters believe in his policies that he wanted to fight for. If his replacement Nanjeanne Monday #58

So does this mean those who so enthusiastically supported Platner are going to now support Collins? Janbdwl72 Monday #70

No, if he withdraws, LisaL Monday #72

Probably not. But depending who the Dem is they might sit home. Kind of like many do when they aren't Nanjeanne Yesterday #85

Agreed. Maine should decide. SSJVegeta Monday #62

I think, in your zeal to silence some of us with brains, you... ColoringFool Yesterday #88

Why does the Democratic Party DO THIS? Paxton CAN'T lose, but MILLS was the HARD SELL??? ForeGoneLegsBirne Monday #63

What if the Democratic party refuses to negotiate? sarisataka Monday #66

We will find out soon enough. LisaL Monday #71

He can get paid at 49-1 if he stays in Shrek Yesterday #107

OK, I've had my 4 or so hours of dispair, and am ready to stand up again and continue the good fight. patphil Monday #74

VERY important reminder! calimary Monday #80

Pound sand Graham Peppertoo Yesterday #82

"true to the values" So, like, MORE rape accusations? flvegan Yesterday #83

This message was self-deleted by its author Stacey Grove Yesterday #84

😄😄😄😄😄😄😂 Somebody should tell him. ColoringFool Yesterday #86

I thought anointing was bad. betsuni Yesterday #92

Under Republican "leadership" somethingshiny Yesterday #93

What an arrogant jerk.💩 milestogo Yesterday #95

The more I think about this creep (and I'm trying hard not to) I think he is also bully and a conman. Raftergirl Yesterday #100

Agree. MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #114

Is he insisting on being replaced by another sex pest? Walleye Yesterday #101

Because many of us wanted someone more progressive than she is. GPV Yesterday #104

Well, at least she has a clean record? I don't know I haven't followed it, but I just think when the country is i Walleye Yesterday #122

You can bet the centrists will whine about that! Emile Yesterday #102

That doesn't help him. Jesus themaguffin Yesterday #103

Remember the last time a candidate was forced to drop out because the media-created firestorm stampeded sop Yesterday #105

You think he is going to win if he stays on the ballot? 🤣 Raftergirl Yesterday #106

I honestly don't know. sop Yesterday #109

Why in the heck would you want him to run and win?! obamanut2012 Yesterday #118

Control of the Senate. Period. sop Yesterday #120

Why in the world would you want him in the Senate??? obamanut2012 1 hr ago #126

Why do you want Collins in the Senate? sop 1 hr ago #127

Then I guess all of their previous cries MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #119

I know what we did here in CA, we did the right thing obamanut2012 Yesterday #116

Accused rapist, Platner denies he sexually abused his accuser. And the Politico story has set off a media firestorm, sop Yesterday #121

I've seen the evidence, I believe the women, too bad you don't obamanut2012 1 hr ago #125

What evidence have you seen? Please share. sop 1 hr ago #128

That is up to the party. LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #108

Okay. Sure. We promise. Iggo Yesterday #112

Lol senseandsensibility Yesterday #117

Him working for Blackwater in the past was a big red-flag for me. Crowman2009 5 hrs ago #124