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13. Thanks for posting this. I saw parts of it a couple of weeks ago, and was gobsmacked.

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 12:12 PM

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It helps to explain why Platner was a flawed candidate.

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WSJ: The Strategist Behind Platner's Rise Explains His Vetting Process [View all] WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday OP

Wow! Bumbles Yesterday #1

Anyone who bought in to Platner Boo1 Yesterday #4

He talks like the czarina! 2naSalit Yesterday #2

WHY is his voice like that WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #3

It's purposeful... 2naSalit Yesterday #5

Sadly, the sensible choice lost in 2020 DemocracyForever Yesterday #16

Prospective candidates need to be vetted a whole lot better, Ocelot II Yesterday #6

He was 'vetted' Jose Garcia Yesterday #8

Ok, then. Solly Mack Yesterday #7

If brainworms... 2naSalit Yesterday #9

Brainworms can talk - look at RFK, Jr. :) Solly Mack Yesterday #10

Right! 2naSalit Yesterday #11

Fucking moron probably works for Republicans dalton99a Yesterday #12

Hi, WhiskeyGrinder. ... littlemissmartypants Yesterday #14

thx WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #15