On Platner. He has got things in his past which are bad. He is currently the subject of an all out political smear campaign. Both these things are true, and unless we can nominate another candidate that can beat Susan Collins, it does not matter.
We are in an existential war for the future of this country, and Senate numbers matter more than anything else. We have seen what happens, particularly to the Supreme Court when the GOP controls the Senate.
It's crucial to elect a Democrat in Maine.
This sounds suspiciously similar to the kinds of things Republicans said to me about Trump before they voted him in. 🤷♂️
No it does not. This is not a defense of Platner. It is a plea to focus on the big picture. Collins must be defeated. The Dems must get control of the Senate. That is all that matters at this point.
Voting is not about picking a good person. It is about power, we need Maine for Democrats to take back control of the Senate.
@mastodonmigration @DavidM_yeg I simultaneously agree and disagree. We have been screwed SO often by the so-called Democrat who turns out to be a two-bit lying shit like Schumer, Gillibrand, Fetterman, Manchin, Sinema....we get fucked any which way.
Still, I foolishly hold hope that Platner genuinely repudiates errors of youth and WILL advocate for higher wages, tax the stinking rich (at 99%), clean environment, healthcare for all, etc. But I sure as shit ain't holding my breath. Indeed, so corrupt and feckless are so many Democrats that I fear a) they will fuck this up and NOT gain House or Senate and/or b) the assholes who win will yet again betray people and planet for 0.01% interests.
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Platner does not even dispute reports he fantasized about raping intruders to exhibit dominance.
He has no career, no network, no track record for *anything* other than Bernie nodding toward him.
He's an insane choice, even now. Sorry, I get worked up.
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