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In reply to the discussion: How a Rich Kid Politician Was Spun as a Working Class 'Oysterman' [View all]Cha
(315,241 posts)87. Excellent point about "no sign of remorse or
awareness on how he could have hurt vulnerable people.. "
Especially now when they and so many people are getting Extremely Hurt by the Neo Nazi in the Gold Demolished house.
Oh and the NDA's for his staffers.. possibly brought on by his Exit of his former Political Direcor.. Genevieve McDonald... and any further revelations..
Genevieve McDonald, the political director for Graham Platner's Senate campaign, has resigned following the resurfacing of controversial social media posts made by Platner. These posts included racist and offensive remarks, which led McDonald to resign, stating that the views expressed were not values she could stand behind. The controversy has significantly impacted Platner's campaign, which had previously gained momentum and raised nearly $5 million since its launch
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It's not unusual for Repug donors to back a spoiler candidate as a Dem, Green or Independent.
hedda_foil
Thursday
#60
Some of those defending this candidate might as well be saying "well, boys will be boys".
Behind the Aegis
Thursday
#17
He was ahead in polls apparently. Heck, the Dem governor is running. What's wrong with her?
Silent Type
Thursday
#9
a well known politician from Vermont is ok with all this so who are we to nitpick lol nt
msongs
Thursday
#13
Bronson Platner, Graham's father, was a major donor to Democrats, including ... Bernie Sanders,
Abolishinist
Yesterday
#78
The sources that have been posted are pretty much right wing scammers
questionseverything
17 hrs ago
#93
One needs to know the source - His first book, Domestic Enemies: The Founding Fathers' Fight Against the Left
cliffside
Thursday
#59
Get back to me when Hegseth changes his tattoos and stops actually acting like a Fascist.
thought crime
11 hrs ago
#102
Dan Greenfield, author of your OP's article, is a RW MAGAt racist, homophobic, Islamophobic, Democratic Party-hating POS
Celerity
Thursday
#31
Just looked at the website myself, this is BS that many do not care to spend a minute or two to look at the source ...
cliffside
Thursday
#49
Glad they outed him. I'm from South and have spent my life explaining to racists/bigots
Silent Type
Thursday
#46
About Daniel Greenfield from the link - I have appeared on the shows of Tucker Carlson, Mark Levin, Glenn Beck and ...
cliffside
Thursday
#47
Seriously, a little more - His first book, Domestic Enemies: The Founding Fathers' Fight Against the Left ...
cliffside
Thursday
#58
Please. His article about Platman is dripping with biased phrasing and word choices.
LearnedHand
Yesterday
#82
I prefer to look at the totality of what one says and does instead of one writing, Sanders backed him initially ...
cliffside
Yesterday
#86
Exactly! And thank you, it only takes a minute or two to look at Daniel Greenfield's bio and their agenda. nt
cliffside
Thursday
#62
Let's play 'What part isn't true?' games w/ some of your OP author's (Dem-hating MAGAt Daniel Greenfield) other articles
Celerity
Yesterday
#83
Yes, no sign of remorse or any awareness of how hurtful his slurs were to vulnerable people.
summer_in_TX
Yesterday
#80
Democratic Reawakening: With Al Franken's resignation, Democrats are holding their politics accountable to their values
Celerity
Yesterday
#75
United States Senate election in Maine, 2026 - There are other candidates which we need to focus on ...
cliffside
Yesterday
#73
How Trump Can Bust The Dem Money Machine Funding Antifa & Mamdani Will Unleash Violence Against Women
cliffside
Yesterday
#81
I have no opinion about Graham Platner - I don't live iin Maine, so, not my circus, not my monkey -
Ocelot II
Yesterday
#85
Typical for such candidates, there's a working class, no political experience purity requirement.
betsuni
Yesterday
#89
Ironically, this intended hit piece from a right-winger's site says a lot of good things about Platner.
thought crime
10 hrs ago
#108