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Just_Vote_Dem

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Thu Jun 4, 2026, 07:51 PM 14 hrs ago

One Of The Women Accusing Graham Platner May Be A Republican Operative [View all]




NYT: Ms. Fifield said she did not expect her friends to offer that corroboration because she did not tell anyone at the time, saying she had been embarrassed.

The impact of the relationship on Ms. Fifield’s life lingered for years, she said. She referred to him in a diary entry in June 2016 as “the most toxic literally abusive man on earth who destroyed my life.” Those close to her encouraged her to move on: “DO NOT CALL GRAHAM,” a friend messaged her that year.

Ms. Fifield, who is affiliated with Independent Women, a conservative group, insisted that her political beliefs had nothing to do with her choice to come forward. She worked briefly on Nikki Haley’s 2024 presidential campaign and before that for the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. Ms. Fifield said she had not been paid by any campaign or political entity since Ms. Haley’s campaign.

Mr. Platner’s campaign said in a statement, “Let’s be very clear: This is a lifelong G.O.P. operative who’s dedicated her career to electing Republicans.”
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Disparaging the victim (1 of 3) isn't a good look EdmondDantes_ 14 hrs ago #1
How is stating a fact blaming anyone? Just_Vote_Dem 14 hrs ago #2
Utter nonsense, it's an attempt to distract from him having a real problem with women EdmondDantes_ 14 hrs ago #5
I'll take his troubling past over a fascist loving Repub Just_Vote_Dem 14 hrs ago #7
We're in survival mode here and control of the senate is vital. harumph 13 hrs ago #13
The Senate is going to be very close Just_Vote_Dem 13 hrs ago #14
Of course! I'm not super happy with Platner - - - harumph 13 hrs ago #19
What did the multiple women who came forward say? Because I read the entire article and she Nanjeanne 13 hrs ago #26
Thank you ABC123Easy 14 hrs ago #3
I read several past girl friends are still friends with him.............. Lovie777 14 hrs ago #4
It's going to slide off him like everything else...it's obvious what the people who are attacking Platner are doing Prairie Gates 14 hrs ago #6
I hope so Just_Vote_Dem 14 hrs ago #8
read the article. It is NOT a hit piece stopdiggin 13 hrs ago #9
That's correct Just_Vote_Dem 13 hrs ago #11
And another is a Democrat mcar 13 hrs ago #10
Yes, that's true n/t Just_Vote_Dem 13 hrs ago #12
He has said in interviews that he voted for Collins several times sheshe2 13 hrs ago #15
That was not smart, but he appeared to learn his lesson Just_Vote_Dem 13 hrs ago #17
I never had any conversations with anyone running for US Senate. sheshe2 13 hrs ago #18
How cool is that! Just_Vote_Dem 13 hrs ago #20
I got cold called by Hillary Rodham Clinton mr715 13 hrs ago #22
Now that is very, very cool. sheshe2 13 hrs ago #25
I was 1 year too young to vote for her first run in the Senate mr715 13 hrs ago #30
Ironic since Graham Platner himself was a Republican when they dated n/t Polybius 13 hrs ago #16
I am not sure why is it ironic? LisaL 13 hrs ago #21
Yet now it matters to the OP that's she's a Republican? Polybius 13 hrs ago #23
I see what you mean. LisaL 13 hrs ago #24
No record of him being a registered Republican. AloeVera 12 hrs ago #33
GOP is a criminal organization so no surprise. Kingofalldems 13 hrs ago #27
Thank you Just_Vote_Dem 13 hrs ago #28
He wanted her to "calm down." mainer 13 hrs ago #29
Franken's most well known accuser definitely was, but it didn't stop him from being railroaded. W_HAMILTON 13 hrs ago #31
Probably both employees of a centrist lobbying group. Emile 12 hrs ago #32
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