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In reply to the discussion: Exclusive: Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her [View all]MadameButterfly
(4,313 posts)for not knowing someone's private personal history. They were inspired by a message and someone with an experience not typical of the usual politician. It was refreshing. Let us grieve and stop with the blame game and the I told you sos. It is a tragedy that this damaged part of him is cancelling out a sincere desire and talent to do good.
Unless we stop electing men, this can happen. It's not new, just new that people are being exposed. Are we going to go after California voters for supporting Swalwell all those years? New Yorkers for Elliot Spitzer, Eric Schniederman, Andrew Cuomo? I recall a Virginia Governor who stood up to the situation in Charlottesville who was almost deposed over a Blackface scandal form his distant past--until it was learned his Lieutenant Governor had sexual misconduct allegations, so they left him alone. It's everywhere we look.
Shall we blame Virginians for not knowing sooner? Lets not start with Bill Clinton, JFK. It goes on and on.