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17. There is a feeling of unease among some women about him

Sat Jun 6, 2026, 10:53 AM

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Rachel Maddow always says pay attention to what they do, not what they say.

He's a good speaker, says all the right things, and will likely defeat Collins. The question is can he perform over a long term in public office without similar lapses in judgment? He needs to build some cred with women voters that he will represent.

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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 5 hrs ago #51

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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

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This 👆🏼 UpInArms Saturday #4

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"i can fix her" Red Mountain Saturday #9

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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 22 hrs ago #37

And 2 of those 3 have a snowballs chance at this point. paleotn 20 hrs ago #40

I think we should wait for the voters to vote before we have coronations. N/T lapucelle 20 hrs ago #41

Yeah, you do that. paleotn 20 hrs ago #42

Yes, I will wait for the voters to vote before crowning a winner. lapucelle 20 hrs ago #43

Don't hold your breath. paleotn 20 hrs ago #44

Sorry, that doesn't work on me. lapucelle 16 hrs ago #47

Oops! Cha 5 hrs ago #50

Great post LetMyPeopleVote 17 hrs ago #45

lapucelle comes with receipts .. Cha 5 hrs ago #48

Do you understand the difference between fact and opinion? Violet_Crumble 1 hr ago #54

Of course he did. It's clear she's doing a smear job on him... Violet_Crumble 2 hrs 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

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Here's your link to the November 2025 story. lapucelle 22 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 22 hrs ago #39

The Media Might Just Retort With, "We're Talking About You Now, Though." ColoringFool 17 hrs ago #46

Or the old standby, "It's just locker room talk." RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 5 hrs ago #49

Its disgusting how far whataboutism has fueled the GOP success SSJVegeta 5 hrs ago #52