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| Democrats are losing white men. Graham Platner was an answer to that. Now an allegation from a woman has an upheaval of his campaign. Pro Israel, establishment and even progressives are calling for him to step down. |
An allegation surfaced on Democratic senate nominee Graham Platner.
Platner is angry. Rightfully so.
He wants to focus on issues that affect people in Maine. But here we are talking about some issue facing him and his personal life. Last month it was the allegations of cheating through a social media app. Then it was about a few ex-girlfriends who said he was either a lousy guy or a great partner.
Now sexual abuse.
The allegations comes from a woman who claimed that a mere five years ago, Platner broke into her home and sexually assaulted her. She went to CNN, the network owned by Larry and David Ellison.
What is not being discussed is the jobs report.
The cost of living.
The price of gasoline.
These corporations are raking in massive profits despite Americans tightening their wallets.
The price of groceries are still high.
The cost of housing is unbearable.
The cost of insurance premiums are high.
The cost of shipping goods is high.
The option to go to the doctor, the car mechanic or take a vacation is expensive.
More people are struggling under this president. Yet, we are more concerned about a he said/she said story.
This has the Democratic Party demanding he steps aside.
Ran to Zionist platforms Jake Tapper and the Politico.
I take sexual abuse allegations very seriously. However, for every allegation, there is a Tara Reade and Donald J. Trump.
Me thinks it's an op from the Israelis.
A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.
Why didn't she file a police report the moment this happened?
Why did she talk to the Zionist New York Times before the Politico bombshell?
Suspect.
White women tears have locked up Black men. They often get away with sending innocent people to the iron college if they have a bogus allegation.
Platner denied the allegation, but said he would be considering next steps for his campaign.
“Regardless of the inaccuracy of the reporting but mindful of the political reality it will inflict, we’re taking the time to reflect on the best path forward,” he said in a video released on social media.
Jenny Racicot, who lives in Maine, told Politico that Platner entered her home in 2021 while drunk and assaulted her. Racicot said she had been in an on-and-off relationship with Platner, but she cut off contact with him after that night and told him the incident wasn’t consensual. A voicemail left at a number listed for Racicot seeking comment did not receive an immediate response, but she said in a CNN interview on Monday evening that she opted not to fight back for fear of Platner, a former Marine, becoming more violent.
“He violated multiple layers of consent that night,” Racicot said.
Platner’s campaign did not immediately respond to an email and phone message from The Associated Press seeking comment.
“Any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically false,” Platner said in his video.
Uproar in the Democratic Party
Platner won the Democratic nomination last month, setting himself up to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who has beaten back previous attempts to dislodge her from the seat that she’s held for nearly three decades.
Although Platner has long been controversial, the sexual allegation sparked a flight away from the candidate, who canceled a handful of town hall events. The main campaign arm of Senate Democrats called on Platner to drop out and said it would spend no money on the race, which is considered critical to control of the chamber, if he is the nominee.
“Graham Platner needs to immediately withdraw as the Democratic nominee for Senate and allow Maine Democrats the opportunity to choose a new candidate who can defeat Susan Collins,” Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and Chuck Schumer, the top Senate Democrat, said in a joint statement.
The Democratic National Committee sent out an email soliciting money for Senate races hours after the Politico report posted, but Maine was not one of them. Ken Martin, the party chair, said, “Maine Democrats should select a new nominee.”
Rep. Ro Khanna, a California Democrat who stood by Platner even as the candidate faced previous controversies, said Monday’s allegation was enough. “I’ve been very clear that sexual assault or violence against women is a red line,” Khanna said. “These allegations are very serious and credible. Graham Platner should drop out from the race. I am withdrawing my endorsement.”
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| Accuser goes to Zionist Jake Tapper. |
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren announced they were pulling their endorsements and called on Platner to drop out. The Democratic leaders of Maine’s legislature and top officials at the state Democratic Party did the same.
“This Senate race comes at a pivotal moment in the struggle against a government, supported by Senator Collins, that serves the interests of the wealthy and powerful at the expense of ordinary Maine people. It is essential that we refocus this campaign on that struggle,” party chair Charlie Dingman, vice chair Imke Schessler and executive director Devon Murphy-Anderson said in a joint statement.
Collins issued only a brief statement.
“These allegations are appalling,” she said. “Nevertheless, it is not up to me to choose the Democratic nominee for Senate.”
State law allows Platner to be replaced on the ballot if he withdraws by July 13. The replacement candidate must be named by July 27.
The Associated Press generally does not name victims of sexual assault, but in this case Racicot spoke in an interview with Politico.
A succession of campaign controversies
Platner had never before held elected office, and Democratic leaders in Washington preferred Gov. Janet Mills in the primary. However, Mills, 78, dropped out as Platner, 41, consolidated support with help from progressive leaders at a time when Democratic voters have grown disenchanted with the party establishment.
While some Democrats came around to support him after his commanding primary win, Platner’s controversial history had already left others openly despairing of their chances of winning the race. A veteran who also worked for a private security contractor, Platner has a chest tattoo recognized as a Nazi symbol, reportedly sexted with other women shortly after getting married and had a history of inflammatory comments on social media.
In 2013, Platner posted on Reddit that people shouldn’t get so drunk “they wind up having sex with someone they don’t mean to” and that sexual assault victims should “just take some responsibility for themselves.” He’s since apologized for the post and says he no longer holds those beliefs.
The New York Times also reported that Platner had volatile relationships with previous girlfriends, one of him said an argument became physical. Platner denied the allegation.
Hasan Piker, a leftist commentator and streamer who backed Platner, seemed to reverse himself Monday following the Politico report.
“If new evidence presents itself, I’m going to change my perspective — it’s that simple,” Piker said during a livestream on Twitch, adding: “This is a clear-cut instance of verifiable sexual assault allegations. It’s completely irredeemable.”
Our Revolution, a progressive organization founded by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, said Platner should withdraw because the allegations “are too serious to treat as a distraction from the campaign or the issues.”
It also hinted at the potential battle over who would replace Platner.
“Whoever leads this movement forward must be someone who has actually lived the fight Graham Platner ran on: a record with working people, with unions, against corporate money, already tested and trusted by the same base that delivered this result,” said a statement from Joseph Geevarghese, executive director of Our Revolution.
Platner had pitched himself as a blue-collar oysterman and veteran who could reach disaffected voters. But as controversies mounted, some state Democrats had heartburn, embodied by Mills’ refusal to endorse Platner after she dropped out of the primary. Chatter circulated about possible replacements, including former state senator and logger Troy Jackson and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.
“I’ve known this has been coming,” said Marie Follayttar, a Democrat and community organizer in Maine, talking the growing whispers inside the state’s small population that had been bracing for yet another revelation surrounding Platner. “I’ve been scared and I’ve been sick waiting.”
Mike Connelly, a business owner and Democrat in Brunswick, Maine, said in an interview that he wants Platner to drop out after the latest allegations. But Connelly said he’d vote for him if he stays in.
“I would vote for a comatose Democrat before I would vote for Susan Collins,” Connelly said.
Fair game.
But if you care about that shit while you are paying $70 dollars to fill up a mid size car or $156 for a bigger ride, you priorities on other shit.
The President of the United States is getting richer. President Donald J. Trump is 80 years old. He has amassed nearly $4 billion since returning to the White House.
What does this mean for you when you are working twice as hard and still not making enough to pay the bills?
What does it mean when you are online worrying about a flawed human being over your choice of geriatric politicians who retains power through corporate donors, a foreign country and their word that they would change the next go around?
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) is as MAGA as Trump. She claims to be an independent conservative with this notion she works across the aisle. A fascist is still a fascist.
She is over 70 years old and completely out of touch with reality.
Platner is an asshole. Yeah, I said it. He had a tattoo some saw as a Nazi emboldem. He covered it up. He apologized and said he doesn't harbor those views. He wrote shit on social media about how radical he is and how he wrote dark humor. Okay, we read it and saw how tasteless the shit is. He claimed he was an asshole and had beliefs that he regrets. All right, it's over,
Okay, we move on.
He said he does not want our troops to die for Israel. Now here comes the allegations and accusations against him.
The New York Times released a bombshell report about *gasp* Platner's former relationships.
Count on your fingers how many Republicans and Democrats had affairs. I can assure you there's dozens. I mean seriously, this is a low bar.
Trump has set a standard. A flawed man can still win.
In 2026, we will have candidates running for some form of political office. Several of these candidates will be running as Democrats. Some are flawed people. The Democrats continue to push out candidates that are against the status quo. They are still committed to elected members who are old, supportive of Israel, willing to be bipartisan and willing to embrace conservative policies to stay in office.
It's that type of things that keeps Democrats in the minority.
About NED.
Neverending Distractions.
Words are just words.
Actions have consequences.
While being diverse in ideas, the Democratic Party is far from progressive. These three entities in the Senate as well as Democrats in House districts Trump won in 2024 are placing the party in the centrist/conservative category.
The Democrats will have to build a different ground game now that President Donald J. Trump will get to appoint up to three new Supreme Court nominees again.
No more mocking the white angry voters. No more taking advantage of the non college educated voter. Democrats need to get into the business of troll farming, disinformation, grievance politics and less about identity politics.
No more idol worshiping. The Republicans worship Trump.
The Republicans worship greed, hate, getting in people's businesses and sexual predatory behavior. If a Democrat has a sex scandal that doesn't involve legal ramifications, fucking ignore the allegations. I am serious. If there is no criminal conviction, it's an allegation.
Ignore the calls to leave but clearly state why you carry baggage. Because if you care about changing the city, district or state you want to represent, your personal problems cannot outweigh the actual problems constituents face.
Stop trying to paint MAGAland as idiots. I know that sounds like I am siding with Trump but I am not. I am no longer going to embrace the social influencers who try to paint the Trump supporters as morons.
The time to do soul searching is over. It is all out war.
If Republicans want to keep their guns, maybe Democrats should keep theirs.
No more condemning racism. It is time to just allow the conspiracy theories, racism and hate fester. Cause it may eventually be the Republican Party's undoing. It's free speech no matter how disgusting it is. I mean as long as these folks have no physical contact, it's just smoke and no fire.
Let the right deal with it and no longer allow our impulses to react to it.
The Republicans are moving towards fascism while the Democrats are moving towards conservatism.
Is it possible for a new political party?
Yes.
The two party system is wearing thin. Republicans have a favorably of 28%. The Democrats have a favorably of 29%.
Both parties are not doing enough to solve America's problems.
If progressives need to divorce the Democrats, the time is now. I am not voting for the status quo.
I am going to vote for a candidate that focuses on issues that impact the growth of this flawed nation. Not distractions or words. Words do not pay the rent. They do not feed the families. They do not pay my bills. Words do not control the movement of policies.
No more slogans.
It's noise.
Folks, the Democrats must end the rules of engagement. They need to kick out the filth.
End their support of Israel, stop pandering to win votes, embrace embarrassments and stop trying to be friends with MAGAland.
Blue MAGA is a threat too. Because they are too cozy with religion, apartheid, income inequality and racism.
The Democratic Party is now conservative while the Republican Party is now fascist.
The Democrats are ignoring the progressive base.
No more happy clappy liberal.
I am sorry Stephanie Miller, Laurie Daniels Favors, Zerlina Maxwell, Reecie Colbert, Clay Cane and Thom Hartmann: we ain't winning on being positive. I think it time to go negative and embrace the right's definitions of the left.
I am not advocating for violence but I will no longer condemn it if it's done in the name of politics. I am tired of trying to push for issues that are ignored.
I will now be an independent. I will not support the Republican Party or Democratic Party any longer. I am going to stay progressive on most issues involving domestic and social issues. Show some conservative stances on finances giving that things are more expensive and the focus is more on home meals and no longer eating out.
I am no longer tolerating mass texts from Democrats. No more polls. No more we need you.
I will not worry about Biden, Trump or any future president. They will have costly mistakes and proven successes. I must accept it.
If the Democrats get their act together, maybe they might have a shot in 2026. No reference to gun violence.
