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PunkinPi

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37. See post #8 for his list of endorsers, most of which consider themselves progressive.

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 10:54 AM

Apr 16

But there is nothing "progressive" about any of this (from the OP)...

Her opponent is a former Marine, mercenary, and bartender with no political experience, and judging from the way he speaks, a similar vacuity of knowledge. He has admitted to making a series of racist, homophobic, and misogynistic remarks, even blaming rape victims, if they were drunk, for their own trauma, not as a rebellious teenager, but merely five years ago. On his chest, he has a tattoo of a “Totenkopf”—a “death skull” that became prominent in Nazi iconography. SS guards had the same skull on their uniforms. He claims that he was unaware of the history or meaning of the symbol when he got the tattoo. He was drunk, which, according to his moral philosophy, absolves him of blame, unlike women who are raped, and in his words, “should take responsibility for getting so f**ked up that they wind up having sex with someone they don’t mean to.”His campaign manager has resigned, claiming that the candidate was aware of the tattoo’s significance.

Not to mention of the recent use (within the last couple of weeks) of the r-word slur.

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The Magical Thinking Behind Graham Platner's Rise [View all] PunkinPi Apr 16 OP

"racist, homophobic, and misogynistic remarks" -- ableist too. He's used the r-word in the past couple months. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 16 #1

This is one of the most discouraging things right now. yardwork Apr 16 #2

I hadn't realized Sanders endorsed Platner displacedvermoter Apr 16 #3

There have been quiet a few eye opening endorsements from those who call themselves "progressive"... PunkinPi Apr 16 #8

Warren is about as consistent and wise displacedvermoter Apr 16 #11

I have the opposite take. For *ALL* of those people and groups to support him over Mills... thesquanderer Apr 16 #57

Very good article kxs Apr 17 #128

Please, Sander has better judgement than that SocialDemocrat61 Apr 16 #22

Also, don't forget Tulsi being a Sanders Institute fellow. nt PunkinPi Apr 16 #29

Once more, about Fetterman. There's no nuance Deminpenn Apr 16 #80

Elizabeth Warren has as well. BannonsLiver Apr 16 #42

Bernie Sanders endorsed Platner well before Janet Mills was dragged into the race by Jack Valentino Apr 16 #107

Excellent analysis thought crime Apr 17 #118

This +1 Emile Apr 17 #120

So the Nazi stuff is not worth talking about? displacedvermoter Apr 17 #125

Why the nazi tattoo guy is winning in Maine. Emile Apr 17 #127

We talked it to death a long time ago---- so NO! Jack Valentino Apr 17 #138

Ok displacedvermoter Apr 18 #139

very poor vetting of a candidate and now Maine is stuck with it? travelingthrulife Apr 19 #144

It absolutely does dsc Apr 16 #4

and Platner has a 33 point lead over Mills. Emile Apr 16 #5

Spot On Starbeach Apr 16 #6

I was wondering the exact same thing about Platner ABC123Easy Apr 16 #7

That article ignores the unpopular things Mills has done, and which makes her a poor candidate to take out Platner Celerity Apr 16 #9

I have to trust bagimin Apr 16 #14

It is important we ask ourselves... mr715 Apr 16 #16

There's a scene in 'O Brother Where Are Art Thou?' TheProle Apr 16 #40

One of my all time favorites. Lot of truth in that film. harumph Apr 16 #61

+1 leftstreet Apr 16 #30

Overriding the filibuster could be an important tactic. everyonematters Apr 16 #49

It's another sign of the big problem in the Democratic Party. yardwork Apr 16 #65

She has won quite a few statewide elections in Maine. She has a better chance against Collins. FascismIsDeath Apr 16 #101

My point was to critique the 2 main choices, try to explain why Mills, for Maine Dem voters, is a poor candidate to Celerity Apr 17 #119

Unfortunately, real life election outcomes do not always play nice with goldilocks centrist wishes. The current state of Celerity Apr 19 #143

Post removed Post removed Apr 16 #10

So you'd rather an unqualified racist, sexist man? mcar Apr 16 #13

Better, non-AIPAC candidates Karyn the Great Apr 16 #19

So you'd rather an unqualified racist, sexist man mcar Apr 16 #20

Thanks for the correction, yes AIPAC Karyn the Great Apr 16 #23

I think the repeated non-answers are answers. MorbidButterflyTat Apr 16 #69

Yep mcar Apr 16 #85

There is absolutely no proof radical noodle Apr 16 #31

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In other words radical noodle Apr 16 #78

Yeah, "Nothing"... Mahalo, for Cha Apr 16 #84

I need to see... 2naSalit Apr 16 #63

So now "AIPAC-funded" is just a euphemism for "Jew money." Gotcha. tritsofme Apr 16 #70

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 16 #72

AIPAC isn't Israeli money, it's American money. tritsofme Apr 16 #79

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 16 #81

No one here was going to vote for the candidate who has accepted funds from AIPAC, I don't think. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 16 #89

Another problem with her age is she'd presumably have only 1 opportunity to run again as an incumbent... thesquanderer Apr 16 #51

All those who are saying "too old" (which is ageist btw), better keep that same energy for... PunkinPi Apr 16 #25

And running for President mr715 Apr 16 #39

Yes, runs for president under the Democratic party umbrella, then when he loses... PunkinPi Apr 16 #55

To his credit, he has issue discipline. mr715 Apr 16 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Apr 17 #122

THANK YOU Skittles Apr 17 #121

"If you write a best-selling book, you can be a millionaire too!" betsuni Apr 17 #130

One of the funniest parts to me is that I remember when he included "millionaires and billionaires" in his rallying cry PunkinPi Apr 17 #134

Yup. Was always "millionaires and billionaires" and then millionaires disappeared in 2019. betsuni Apr 17 #136

Bernie got community healthcare centers funded as part of the Obamacare package questionseverything Apr 16 #59

Oh Sanders Filed to run for Senate in 2030, But Cha Apr 16 #86

some people simply cannot give up power Skittles Apr 17 #124

Show me an example... 2naSalit Apr 16 #38

I get the distinct impression you have never met her ir talked with her. DFW Apr 16 #46

I can't wrap my head around JustAnotherGen Apr 16 #62

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 16 #67

He's a white man. Not to overstate the obvious but, you know. littlemissmartypants Apr 16 #73

n/s JustAnotherGen Apr 16 #75

He plans to run again in 2030. 😱 sheshe2 Apr 16 #93

No demands to pass the torch. There was practically a whole cottage industry devoted to hounding Nancy Pelosi. betsuni Apr 16 #103

No, it never ends. sheshe2 Apr 16 #104

I know what you mean. betsuni Apr 16 #105

JHFC JustAnotherGen Apr 17 #133

Age is "identity politics" distracting from economic class, only bad for the "establishment " betsuni Apr 16 #96

And we all know JustAnotherGen Apr 17 #132

Good to see you back. Keepthesoulalive Apr 16 #102

I'm all over the Threads app JustAnotherGen Apr 17 #131

Quite energetic in standing up to Trump delisen Apr 16 #68

I will never understand why voters, even on the left, mcar Apr 16 #12

Not this voter, that ship has sailed. Karyn the Great Apr 16 #21

Where do you live in Maine? MorbidButterflyTat Apr 16 #66

There was one post somewhere saying... sheshe2 Apr 16 #95

I saw that and the top of my head almost blew off mcar Apr 16 #98

I have a couple of ideas, and I too will keep them to myself. sheshe2 Apr 16 #100

Just watch CuriousSavage Apr 16 #15

Bernie is one of my Senators... GiqueCee Apr 16 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 16 #48

I'm hoping Bernie will rescind his endorsement... GiqueCee Apr 16 #53

And admit he was wrong? MichMan Apr 16 #71

Because I've done business... GiqueCee Apr 16 #83

my guess Skittles Apr 17 #123

That has not been my experience... GiqueCee Apr 17 #129

Perfect, absolutely correct. Thank you thank you thank you thank you. betsuni Apr 16 #18

This is definitely a tough one adam_vermont Apr 16 #24

I am also concerned about Platner's campaign, but I also do not think Mills is the BComplex Apr 16 #26

PA had other options for senate than Fetterman, Conor Lamb or Malcolm Kenyetta. PunkinPi Apr 16 #36

Mills, on paper should be the ideal democratic candidate fujiyamasan Apr 16 #27

Mills is very pro Israel , signed legislation that makes it illegal to boycott Israel's investments and questionseverything Apr 16 #54

AIPAC is neither a foreign organization nor a dark money organization. lapucelle Apr 18 #141

Why does "Hegseth lite" come to mind? littlemissmartypants Apr 16 #74

That's actually a funny way to think of him fujiyamasan Apr 16 #77

Is he even a Democrat or is he pretending to be one? radical noodle Apr 16 #28

Alas, it is unlikely he is ending up in the dust bin mr715 Apr 16 #34

Planter is Gaslighting Bashing Dems... Cha Apr 16 #87

Excellent reply to "Planter's text"... Cha Apr 16 #88

Thanks Cha! radical noodle Apr 16 #92

I'm So Glad you Didn't.. I had No idea Planter was Cha Apr 16 #106

Good to "see" you, Cha! radical noodle Apr 17 #111

You, too, rad! ☮️🌻🕯️🕊️💜🌈🌊 Cha Apr 17 #113

Holy SHIT! sheshe2 Apr 16 #108

I can post it sometime tomorrow radical noodle Apr 17 #112

I didn't post it, it's yours! sheshe2 Apr 17 #115

I just looked it up on the net. sheshe2 Apr 17 #109

Wow,she... Excellent Find! I hope you Cha Apr 17 #114

Message is: I hate the Democratic Party as much as you do, vote for me! Solidarity, send money! betsuni Apr 17 #117

Why does the writer put "progressive" in quotes? leftstreet Apr 16 #32

Very much so. mr715 Apr 16 #33

See post #8 for his list of endorsers, most of which consider themselves progressive. PunkinPi Apr 16 #37

Platner has also had to apologize for his homophobic posts. lapucelle Apr 19 #142

Perhaps for the same reason many moderates claim to be "progressive"... luv2fly Apr 16 #94

Can't rec this enough. SamuelAdams Apr 16 #35

No matter what... 2naSalit Apr 16 #41

Right arm, 2na... yorkster Apr 16 #44

Just went through... 2naSalit Apr 16 #58

I hope you and other Mainers do decide that Gov. Mills is the person you want to represent your state. PunkinPi Apr 16 #45

Last month... 2naSalit Apr 16 #64

Candidates can't make voters fall in love with them. BannonsLiver Apr 16 #43

It's like he's telling Fetterman to hold his beer and voters are like "ok cool." This is nuts. themaguffin Apr 16 #47

I know little about Maine, other than it's a beautiful place to visit, but is sexism and ageism at play there? surfered Apr 16 #52

Platner damn well better not be another Fetterman. DinahMoeHum Apr 16 #60

Thank you for the discussion, PunkinPi. ... littlemissmartypants Apr 16 #76

Great article LetMyPeopleVote Apr 16 #82

Americans' contempt for elites is why he's winning Emile Apr 16 #90

Me watching people impotently trying to stop Platner Prairie Gates Apr 16 #91

They definitely are not helping the Mills campaign. Emile Apr 16 #99

Complete puff piece on the governor (NM) biocube Apr 16 #97

Sorry but watching Platner's rise is like yorkster Apr 17 #110

Extremely Proud of this Community Aepps22 Apr 17 #116

Fetterman II: it has a 'blood and soil for young progressives' tint to it bucolic_frolic Apr 17 #126

I like Mills and don't like Platner WSHazel Apr 17 #135

Susan Collins will have fun using this if Platner is the nominee LetMyPeopleVote Apr 17 #137

We have a split family on this mainer Apr 18 #140