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pat_k

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

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 11:18 AM

13 hrs ago

As a couple, they say they did (and are doing) the work. That's enough for me.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/graham-platner-wife-amy-gertner-disclosed-extramarital-sexting-rcna347737

The "piling on" sure looks like what they did to Al Franken

New Yorker
The Case of Al Franken
Jane Mayer
July 22, 2019

For most members of the Senate who called for his head, that action was one they regret above all others.

https://web.archive.org/web/20190829044419/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/07/29/the-case-of-al-franken

And X GOP operative Rick Wilson

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

Related thread from earlier pat_k Thursday #1

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

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

You're OK with this, then? mcar Thursday #12

Here's Nicolle Wallace's report: Rhiannon12866 Thursday #15

Maine has ranked voting, including in this primary RockCreek Thursday #2

It sounds to me that Maine is determined to nominate him. LisaL Thursday #3

Enough yankee87 Thursday #5

Whatever ABC123Easy Thursday #6

I can guarantee that is not going to happen. LisaL Thursday #7

He is the PRESEPUMPTIVE nominee until the results are in from niyad Thursday #9

FYI, Bernie also endorsed John Fetterman MichMan Thursday #11

No. mcar Thursday #13

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

What is his redemption arc? WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #21

Yes, what exactly did he do for redemption? LisaL Thursday #23

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

He has an active account on KIK, a site know for predators. pcdb 23 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 13 hrs ago #84

Have you heard the man speak? pat_k Thursday #25

And I don't believe he is being honest. LisaL Thursday #27

Things still don't add up. Nixie Thursday #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 Thursday #33

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

What transformation does he describe? WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #28

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

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

As I said an earlier post, YMMV pat_k Thursday #37

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

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

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

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

👍. Nixie Yesterday #67

Some people seem to be breaking their backs to make excuses for this guy MorbidButterflyTat 23 hrs ago #68

It is indeed. niyad 17 hrs ago #73

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

Or good coaching? Good PR? Abusive people, and rape apologists, niyad Thursday #36

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

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

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

P.S. pat_k Yesterday #61

Gosh, I had no idea I was such an influential and powerful niyad Yesterday #63

What you post matters ("you" in the collective sense). pat_k Yesterday #64

This is what an authentically "flawed candidate" is. betsuni Thursday #41

Is that same Bernie who endorsed John Fetterman? Jose Garcia Thursday #16

Yep, that's the man. LisaL Thursday #24

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

Oh yeah, Sanders. I was for Conor Cha 19 hrs ago #71

I'm so concerned! Mysterian Thursday #8

So you're OK with this? mcar Thursday #14

I'm totally not okay with it. ABC123Easy Thursday #18

Some here are, I'm saddened to say mcar Thursday #19

Super duper concerned! ABC123Easy Thursday #17

It is troubling. mr715 Thursday #22

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

All the women are liars? niyad Thursday #40

My gut says they could be. Emile Thursday #42

Because women always lie? niyad Thursday #44

No, I was thinking of a centrist lobbying group Emile Thursday #46

Do I understand then that the difference is these women are lying niyad Thursday #51

I know there is a centrist lobbying group Emile Thursday #53

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

Ah, thank you. niyad 17 hrs ago #72

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

He is being attacked by a centrist lobbying group. Emile 23 hrs ago #69

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

My gut tells me ABC123Easy 15 hrs ago #74

My gut tells me you don't live in Maine. Emile 15 hrs ago #75

My gut tells me ABC123Easy 15 hrs ago #76

Good, you saying the same thing over and over had my brain buffering. Emile 14 hrs ago #78

I could see it was ABC123Easy 14 hrs ago #79

Then why did you reply? Emile 14 hrs ago #80

Because ABC123Easy 14 hrs ago #81

See, my sense of humor has helped you from repeating the same thing over, and over. Emile 14 hrs ago #82

Yes ABC123Easy 14 hrs ago #83

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

Oh sure. LisaL Thursday #45

Hey! mr715 Thursday #47

Urrrrp! orangecrush Thursday #49

. mr715 Thursday #55

I am not ok with this Wifes husband Thursday #56

I just want him to vote correctly, I don't want to date him questionseverything Thursday #58

Sadly, neither party is going to get extreme hotshots gulliver Yesterday #60

It also seems like you're OK with six more years of Susan Collins. MineralMan 15 hrs ago #77

Exactly... Weirdo? Creep? Still better than a shill, JCMach1 5 hrs ago #85