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123. And his accusations dated back 25 years from when he was in HS.

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I'm not a big Platner fan, nor do I think progressives poop ice cream, but [View all] Jersey Devil Monday OP

No worries - Dems will vote BLUE, and Independents will vote BLUE because it will be the best choice. walkingman Monday #1

Because, for some Democrats... regnaD kciN Monday #2

Last election showed us that's all Democrats. rogue emissary Monday #37

Post removed Post removed Monday #3

So you know the absolute truth by consulting with your Captain Video Secret Decoder Ring? Jersey Devil Monday #4

He improved within the MOE dsc Monday #8

That would make him a Nazi Serial Rapist according to your post Jersey Devil Monday #24

Smells like a smear job b/c Republicans know they are about to lose a senate seat. How about Platner OGBuzz Monday #41

The next thing you know we're going to hear from married women that they can be raped by their husbands EdmondDantes_ Monday #53

Like I said earlier, make them both take a polygraph test, the one that refuses is lying. I have no skin in OGBuzz Monday #59

How do you make someone take a polygraph test ? MichMan 16 hrs ago #134

Is she psychic? SamuelAdams Monday #60

So were you upset with Kavanaugh being labeled onenote Monday #63

And his accusations dated back 25 years from when he was in HS. MichMan 18 hrs ago #123

This message was self-deleted by its author MichMan 18 hrs ago #124

Not to mention no physical evidence to support thier claim infullview 20 hrs ago #112

That's a good take. I sure someone will take that and run with it. MichMan 16 hrs ago #137

And? Swalwell was a shoo-in for CA gov obamanut2012 Monday #17

Yeah. So why did we believe his alleged victims mcar Monday #34

California was going to elect a Democratic governor, regardless if it was Swalwell or someone else, so he was expendable MichMan 18 hrs ago #125

So Maine should go with a very flawed candidate mcar 17 hrs ago #131

I'm not defending him, just stating why some people were harsher on Swalwell. MichMan 16 hrs ago #133

Swalwell apologized for past "mistakes in judgement" and withdrew from the race. sop 18 hrs ago #130

Because we don't only believe victims when it's convenient EdmondDantes_ Monday #22

Are you so naive that you believe there are no political hit jobs? Jersey Devil Monday #31

I don't think accepting an alleged victim's word implies Torchlight Monday #61

I 100% agree with your point... AZ8theist Monday #86

Dem Senator Gary Condit comes to mind. Bengus81 20 hrs ago #111

I wsa going to ask how you knew about the Decoder ring and then I saw you were from N.J. 3Hotdogs Monday #98

Calling him a serial rapist is a bit harsh at this point. He's had problems for sure but.......... Katinfl Monday #5

What? A serial rapist? TVguyCards Monday #7

A woman has accused him of raping her 6 years ago, he has denied it. BannonsLiver Monday #12

Aye yay yay TVguyCards Monday #25

No "serial" about it. But the story is bad. pat_k Monday #13

We've been over this paleotn Monday #21

This is a lot worse than "unsettling" behavior. pat_k Monday #27

Wait, so her "unsettling" behavior allegation Deminpenn Monday #33

True or not, I doubt he can survive this. pat_k Monday #36

Maybe if this was a new allegation, but Deminpenn Monday #39

Yes, it has some of the hallmarks of a smear campaign. pat_k Monday #56

She made these allegations years ago to friends and her therapist. SamuelAdams Monday #73

Someone who has never held elected office of any kind as well MichMan 18 hrs ago #127

27 women publicly accusing Trump of everything from sexual harassment, to sexual assault, to rape didn't hurt him OGBuzz Monday #52

I know, but Democrats hold their candidates to higher standards. pat_k Monday #54

Would you vote for a Democrat who had 27 women accusing him of sexual misconduct onenote Monday #65

I absolutely would not. But it's a helluva condemnation of about 1/2 the country who did, isn't it? OGBuzz Monday #75

Yes it is a condemnation of them. onenote Monday #76

That depends, would the Republican opponent be someone like Ken Paxton? BannonsLiver Monday #80

EVERY REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE for public office Jack Valentino Monday #100

He's already laid out conditions for his withdrawal Cha Yesterday #101

The ego on this guy. Laying out conditions? mcar 21 hrs ago #109

I think "true or not" ought to be THE deciding factor DFW Yesterday #104

Costello gaining ground? Wiz Imp Monday #47

I'm a Mainer and never received campaign information from or about David Costello. Bumbles Monday #81

Gee thanks for helping out Susan Collins paleotn Monday #15

Well we now have two women who have publicly come forward with accounts dsc Monday #26

Old news. Where ya been? paleotn Monday #29

This message was self-deleted by its author paleotn Monday #30

"Scary domestic violence"? I missed that. What was it exactly? nt AloeVera Monday #48

I believe a person is innocent until proven guilty. I assume you don't. Emile Monday #50

Does that apply to everyone or just Democrats? onenote Monday #69

No, was their a trial? Emile Monday #71

There was no trial, so under your standard, that makes Kavanaugh innocent and onenote Monday #78

All I'm saying is a person innocent until proven guilty. Emile Monday #84

All I'm saying is a person innocent until proven guilty. Emile Monday #85

If he drops out I think David Costello would be a better pick than Mills. pat_k Monday #6

I think Mills has a better chance agai st Collins obamanut2012 Monday #11

Given her polling? Forget about it paleotn Monday #18

Yeah she excites literally no one. BannonsLiver Monday #23

Well, it isn't like Platner hasn't been weathering this storm so far paleotn Monday #28

You may be right. The same thought occurred to me. We'll find out in a few months. BannonsLiver Monday #32

Yes and no, i won't obamanut2012 Monday #35

Susan Collins sends her thanks! paleotn Monday #87

Because they want him to lose? BannonsLiver Monday #9

I think David Costello would have gained ground if there had been more time... pat_k Monday #19

He needs to drop out before July 13 obamanut2012 Monday #10

I'll wait and see MustLoveBeagles Monday #14

Swalwell obamanut2012 Monday #20

I'm leaving it up to the voters in Maine to elect their representatives. nt Drum Monday #16

Exactly. The voters of Maine need to decide Billsdaughter Monday #99

Well, I'm speaking for myself here... nycbos Monday #38

Fast rising populist candidates NEED GOOD VETTING. DAMMIT. RoeVWade Monday #40

Democrats love virtue signaling more than winning. danieljsf Monday #42

is that what you call rape? Skittles Monday #44

Unreal, is it not? niyad Monday #90

Broadly speaking you are correct, though this particular case is not a very good example of that. BannonsLiver Monday #64

Ask Al Franken orangecrush Monday #43

I'm afraid this is going to be the end of the Platner unless there's something we aren't aware of yet. A new candidate Nanjeanne Monday #45

My guess is Torchlight Monday #46

This message was self-deleted by its author Deminpenn Monday #49

Today he has canceled three town halls. Jacson6 Monday #51

Damn Fucking Republicans !!! They need to be rid of dave99 Monday #55

Platner isn't a Republican obamanut2012 Monday #66

The dirt being thrown is by Republicans dave99 Monday #83

No it's not. N/T lapucelle Monday #91

Proof? mcar 21 hrs ago #108

A few things.. agingdem Monday #57

Seems to me MorbidButterflyTat Monday #82

He's not a DNC fuck up. He's a fuck up. themaguffin Yesterday #103

It's not about lobbing bombs, it's about having been persistently "poo poo-ed" after voicing legitimate concerns Blasphemer Monday #58

Exactly obamanut2012 Monday #68

LOL I don't think you have to worry about a leftward version of MAGA BannonsLiver Monday #72

Sadly this apparently comes as a shock here, but some people actually care about sexual assualt. SamuelAdams Monday #62

Thanks obamanut2012 Monday #70

I don't understand how the therapist is relevant Jersey Devil Monday #94

This none of my business Texan wonder where are the Dems who should have done a deeper investigation of this known efhmc Monday #67

He gave me the creeps from the get go. But I don't vote in Maine, so little I could do about it. I always believe Raftergirl Monday #74

There were warning signs Keepthesoulalive Monday #77

Unlike Republicans who eagerly elect the rapist POS, there's stuff we Democrats. . . Stargleamer Monday #79

Platner claims coordination and coaching by "establishment operatives" AloeVera Monday #88

She has receipts, this is very credible obamanut2012 Monday #92

Could both things not be true? AloeVera Monday #93

No, they can't both be true obamanut2012 19 hrs ago #116

Your baseless accusations are noted. AloeVera 19 hrs ago #120

You aren't concerned that it's been noted? BannonsLiver 16 hrs ago #135

I am very concerned. As much as Susan Collins. AloeVera 16 hrs ago #136

You're welcome. I can only hope this doesn't end up on your permanent record. BannonsLiver 16 hrs ago #139

Democrats. They get my vote. Period. ZDU Monday #89

Platner is fully responsible for his alleged actions however, Miami Blue Monday #95

This situation is Platners and the DNC's doing. WinningAgain Monday #96

DNC didn't give us Platner Jersey Devil Monday #97

Why are we at this point? AverageOldGuy Yesterday #102

Go back to Will Rogers for the answer Jersey Devil Yesterday #105

Before.... MarcoZandrini 23 hrs ago #106

I'm sick of this Jughead 22 hrs ago #107

I've been holier than him at least three different ways over the last year.. Iggo 20 hrs ago #110

wow obamanut2012 20 hrs ago #114

It presents opportunities for histrionics and grandstanding. BannonsLiver 16 hrs ago #138

What are the rules in Maine. Can someone else be the nominee after the run off? Flash953 20 hrs ago #113

As long as he drops by July 13, yes obamanut2012 20 hrs ago #115

Question - If Platner did sexually assault Ms. Racicot... marcopolo63 19 hrs ago #117

Does it really matter anymore? Jersey Devil 19 hrs ago #118

The rape allegation is serious DemocracyForever 19 hrs ago #119

Strong corroborating evidence? Maybe, but maybe not Jersey Devil 18 hrs ago #122

You don't understand DemocracyForever 18 hrs ago #129

But I do understand Jersey Devil 9 hrs ago #141

Dirty tricks work on taking Dem candidates out Envirogal 18 hrs ago #121

You make a lot of valid points. sop 17 hrs ago #132

Unfortunately, the weak-kneed Dems took the bait Envirogal 15 hrs ago #140

He's toast. RandySF 18 hrs ago #126

I never believed he was going to win in the first place JustAnotherGen 18 hrs ago #128