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lapucelle

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15. Sorry, "Quick, look over here!" doesn't work on me.

Sat Jun 6, 2026, 10:33 AM

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This all still begs the question about whether or not Platner informed Senate Democrats about his former girlfriend's "lifelong" political affiliation and that she might go on the record about physical intimidation and/or assault.

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Graham Platner should have simple responses when hounded about sexting accusations [View all] Chasstev365 Saturday OP

Just say Ken Paxton Walleye Saturday #1

Paxton bailed a child rapist out of prison after a DAY. It's impossible to stress that point enough. Karasu 4 hrs ago #51

"When I was young and irresponsible, I was young and irresponsible." - George W. Bush sop Saturday #2

And that went up to the age of 40 UpInArms Saturday #6

Also, Rep Henry Hyde, when outed during Monica Lewinsky said that he had his affair when he was a young man ms liberty Saturday #13

Dont forget about the unimpeachable Denny Hastert mr715 Saturday #23

Or Newt himself. Left wife 1 for his mistress while the wife was in the hospital with cancer ms liberty Saturday #29

God Newt was awful. mr715 Saturday #30

I support Democrats gab13by13 Saturday #3

This 👆🏼 UpInArms Saturday #4

I wonder if Platner told Senate Democrats that he knowingly dated a Republican operative lapucelle Saturday #5

"i can fix her" Red Mountain Saturday #9

Where are you getting that from? Violet_Crumble Saturday #10

Platner characterized her as a "lifelong GOP operative" in his June 4 statement. lapucelle Saturday #11

Do you know who James Carville's wife is? paleotn Saturday #12

Sorry, "Quick, look over here!" doesn't work on me. lapucelle Saturday #15

You're doing exactly what Republicans want you to do. paleotn Saturday #22

There are currently three Democratic candidates in Tuesday's RCV primary. lapucelle Saturday #24

Yes they are our friends, and you are wrong. Mills dropped out and isn't actively campaigning paleotn Saturday #25

The people of ME wil rank their vote choices among the three Democrats on Tuesday. lapucelle 21 hrs ago #37

And 2 of those 3 have a snowballs chance at this point. paleotn 19 hrs ago #40

I think we should wait for the voters to vote before we have coronations. N/T lapucelle 19 hrs ago #41

Yeah, you do that. paleotn 19 hrs ago #42

Yes, I will wait for the voters to vote before crowning a winner. lapucelle 19 hrs ago #43

Don't hold your breath. paleotn 19 hrs ago #44

Sorry, that doesn't work on me. lapucelle 15 hrs ago #47

Oops! Cha 4 hrs ago #50

Great post LetMyPeopleVote 16 hrs ago #45

lapucelle comes with receipts .. Cha 4 hrs ago #48

Do you understand the difference between fact and opinion? Violet_Crumble 53 min ago #54

Of course he did. It's clear she's doing a smear job on him... Violet_Crumble 1 hr ago #53

One mistake that he can't say Polybius Saturday #7

Fair Enough Chasstev365 Saturday #8

I've learned a lot about DU the past few days. SamuelAdams Saturday #14

This. WinningAgain Saturday #16

I feel the same jmbar2 Saturday #18

Also apparently you can be a "hard working oyster farmer" who also gets $4800 a month from the VA for 100% disability EX500rider Saturday #21

Please provide a link to the specific article at Substack Judge Street Journal. PufPuf23 Saturday #26

It was from another article that quoted it, I'll look for the link later, out kayaking right now EX500rider Saturday #27

When are you going to provide the link? PufPuf23 Saturday #36

Here's your link to the November 2025 story. lapucelle 21 hrs ago #38

I figured that out back in 2016. nt Blasphemer Saturday #33

Yup obamanut2012 Saturday #34

There is a feeling of unease among some women about him jmbar2 Saturday #17

No, I think it's more accurately oldmanlynn Saturday #19

I was in Austria during the sexting? Johonny Saturday #20

I actually think his answers were better karynnj Saturday #28

Because whataboutism isn't a good argument? EdmondDantes_ Saturday #31

comparing himself with trump is not a good look IMO msongs Saturday #32

He does. Listen to him. MineralMan Saturday #35

It's a sad situation..,. BH liberal 21 hrs ago #39

The Media Might Just Retort With, "We're Talking About You Now, Though." ColoringFool 16 hrs ago #46

Or the old standby, "It's just locker room talk." RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 4 hrs ago #49

Its disgusting how far whataboutism has fueled the GOP success SSJVegeta 4 hrs ago #52