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Nanjeanne

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48. What are the terrible things the other women accused Platner of that he hasn't addressed? He has

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 11:02 PM

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acknowledged after three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan he had big anger issues and alcohol problems and had a sexist bravado that was very unbecoming. He’s spoken many times about that openly. So no,of course they aren’t lying about that dark period.

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Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall 'Unsettling' Behavior [View all] ABC123Easy 23 hrs ago OP

Related thread from earlier pat_k 23 hrs ago #1

Being physically abusive and blocking women in rooms isn't something to just ignore like he belches at the dinner table EdmondDantes_ 22 hrs ago #4

Dear Goddess, I just read the entire article! Still shaking. niyad 22 hrs ago #10

You're OK with this, then? mcar 22 hrs ago #12

Here's Nicolle Wallace's report: Rhiannon12866 21 hrs ago #15

Maine has ranked voting, including in this primary RockCreek 22 hrs ago #2

It sounds to me that Maine is determined to nominate him. LisaL 22 hrs ago #3

Enough yankee87 22 hrs ago #5

Whatever ABC123Easy 22 hrs ago #6

I can guarantee that is not going to happen. LisaL 22 hrs ago #7

He is the PRESEPUMPTIVE nominee until the results are in from niyad 22 hrs ago #9

FYI, Bernie also endorsed John Fetterman MichMan 22 hrs ago #11

No. mcar 22 hrs ago #13

Stories of redemption and reform are woven into the fabric of our nation. pat_k 21 hrs ago #20

What is his redemption arc? WhiskeyGrinder 20 hrs ago #21

Yes, what exactly did he do for redemption? LisaL 20 hrs ago #23

I'd call the personal transformation he describes "redemption." YMMV. pat_k 20 hrs ago #26

He has an active account on KIK, a site know for predators. pcdb 17 hrs ago #70

When his wife revealed this past behavior to the campaign, she had NO intention it would be leaked to smear. pat_k 7 hrs ago #84

Have you heard the man speak? pat_k 20 hrs ago #25

And I don't believe he is being honest. LisaL 20 hrs ago #27

Things still don't add up. Nixie 20 hrs ago #32

Do you live in ME? If so, do you plan to vote for Collins (or not vote, a default vote for Collins). pat_k 20 hrs ago #33

Let's just say I am very glad I don't have to vote in ME. LisaL 20 hrs ago #35

What transformation does he describe? WhiskeyGrinder 20 hrs ago #28

Talking about the "dark periods" of struggles with alcohol, anger, and PTSD in the past tense... pat_k 20 hrs ago #29

So if he talks about it in a past tense, he doesn't have any of these issues anymore? LisaL 20 hrs ago #31

As I said an earlier post, YMMV pat_k 20 hrs ago #37

oh I thought maybe he had talked about how he recognized harm he had caused, had a moment where he realized he WhiskeyGrinder 20 hrs ago #38

I have only seen a handful of appearances so can't speak to much except what I saw. pat_k 19 hrs ago #50

It comes across as a bit unstable, imo. I've heard he's on 100% Nixie 20 hrs ago #30

According to the various bio bits, he is on disability for PTSD. niyad 20 hrs ago #39

👍. Nixie 17 hrs ago #67

Some people seem to be breaking their backs to make excuses for this guy MorbidButterflyTat 17 hrs ago #68

It is indeed. niyad 11 hrs ago #73

Maybe his 3 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan? He has spoken about his PTSD Nanjeanne 19 hrs ago #52

Or good coaching? Good PR? Abusive people, and rape apologists, niyad 20 hrs ago #36

I've known a few people over the years who abused alcohol who engaged in despicable behavior while drunk. pat_k 19 hrs ago #54

I said "abusive people", not people who abuse alcohol. And I notice niyad 19 hrs ago #57

I meant that people say and do things that are out of character when drinking. pat_k 18 hrs ago #59

P.S. pat_k 18 hrs ago #61

Gosh, I had no idea I was such an influential and powerful niyad 18 hrs ago #63

What you post matters ("you" in the collective sense). pat_k 18 hrs ago #64

This is what an authentically "flawed candidate" is. betsuni 20 hrs ago #41

Is that same Bernie who endorsed John Fetterman? Jose Garcia 21 hrs ago #16

Yep, that's the man. LisaL 20 hrs ago #24

Sanders: Fetterman 'Is Going To Be A Real Fighter For The Working Class' MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #62

Oh yeah, Sanders. I was for Conor Cha 13 hrs ago #71

I'm so concerned! Mysterian 22 hrs ago #8

So you're OK with this? mcar 22 hrs ago #14

I'm totally not okay with it. ABC123Easy 21 hrs ago #18

Some here are, I'm saddened to say mcar 21 hrs ago #19

Super duper concerned! ABC123Easy 21 hrs ago #17

It is troubling. mr715 20 hrs ago #22

My gut tells me they're probably all employed by a centrist lobbying group. Emile 20 hrs ago #34

All the women are liars? niyad 20 hrs ago #40

My gut says they could be. Emile 20 hrs ago #42

Because women always lie? niyad 20 hrs ago #44

No, I was thinking of a centrist lobbying group Emile 19 hrs ago #46

Do I understand then that the difference is these women are lying niyad 19 hrs ago #51

I know there is a centrist lobbying group Emile 19 hrs ago #53

That poster blames "centrists" for everything. No sense needs to be made Nixie 18 hrs ago #65

Ah, thank you. niyad 11 hrs ago #72

What's your gut say about the stuff he admitted to? MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #66

He is being attacked by a centrist lobbying group. Emile 17 hrs ago #69

What are the terrible things the other women accused Platner of that he hasn't addressed? He has Nanjeanne 19 hrs ago #48

My gut tells me ABC123Easy 9 hrs ago #74

My gut tells me you don't live in Maine. Emile 9 hrs ago #75

My gut tells me ABC123Easy 9 hrs ago #76

Good, you saying the same thing over and over had my brain buffering. Emile 8 hrs ago #78

I could see it was ABC123Easy 8 hrs ago #79

Then why did you reply? Emile 8 hrs ago #80

Because ABC123Easy 8 hrs ago #81

See, my sense of humor has helped you from repeating the same thing over, and over. Emile 8 hrs ago #82

Yes ABC123Easy 8 hrs ago #83

And several don't. Read the whole article. Doesn't make any of them liars. People have said he and Nanjeanne 20 hrs ago #43

Oh sure. LisaL 20 hrs ago #45

Hey! mr715 19 hrs ago #47

Urrrrp! orangecrush 19 hrs ago #49

. mr715 19 hrs ago #55

I am not ok with this Wifes husband 19 hrs ago #56

I just want him to vote correctly, I don't want to date him questionseverything 19 hrs ago #58

Sadly, neither party is going to get extreme hotshots gulliver 18 hrs ago #60

It also seems like you're OK with six more years of Susan Collins. MineralMan 8 hrs ago #77