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Jersey Devil

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118. Does it really matter anymore?

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 11:47 AM

Jul 7

DNC bigwigs have pulled their endorsements, stated they will not support him and maybe most importantly, said they wouldn''t spend any money on his campaign. So even if it turns out that the accusations are completely false how could he keep running an effective campaign?

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I'm not a big Platner fan, nor do I think progressives poop ice cream, but [View all] Jersey Devil Jul 6 OP

No worries - Dems will vote BLUE, and Independents will vote BLUE because it will be the best choice. walkingman Jul 6 #1

Because, for some Democrats... regnaD kciN Jul 6 #2

Last election showed us that's all Democrats. rogue emissary Jul 6 #37

Post removed Post removed Jul 6 #3

So you know the absolute truth by consulting with your Captain Video Secret Decoder Ring? Jersey Devil Jul 6 #4

He improved within the MOE dsc Jul 6 #8

That would make him a Nazi Serial Rapist according to your post Jersey Devil Jul 6 #24

Smells like a smear job b/c Republicans know they are about to lose a senate seat. How about Platner OGBuzz Jul 6 #41

The next thing you know we're going to hear from married women that they can be raped by their husbands EdmondDantes_ Jul 6 #53

Like I said earlier, make them both take a polygraph test, the one that refuses is lying. I have no skin in OGBuzz Jul 6 #59

How do you make someone take a polygraph test ? MichMan Jul 7 #134

Is she psychic? SamuelAdams Jul 6 #60

So were you upset with Kavanaugh being labeled onenote Jul 6 #63

And his accusations dated back 25 years from when he was in HS. MichMan Jul 7 #123

This message was self-deleted by its author MichMan Jul 7 #124

Not to mention no physical evidence to support thier claim infullview Jul 7 #112

That's a good take. I sure someone will take that and run with it. MichMan Jul 7 #137

And? Swalwell was a shoo-in for CA gov obamanut2012 Jul 6 #17

Yeah. So why did we believe his alleged victims mcar Jul 6 #34

California was going to elect a Democratic governor, regardless if it was Swalwell or someone else, so he was expendable MichMan Jul 7 #125

So Maine should go with a very flawed candidate mcar Jul 7 #131

I'm not defending him, just stating why some people were harsher on Swalwell. MichMan Jul 7 #133

Swalwell apologized for past "mistakes in judgement" and withdrew from the race. sop Jul 7 #130

Because we don't only believe victims when it's convenient EdmondDantes_ Jul 6 #22

Are you so naive that you believe there are no political hit jobs? Jersey Devil Jul 6 #31

I don't think accepting an alleged victim's word implies Torchlight Jul 6 #61

I 100% agree with your point... AZ8theist Jul 6 #86

Dem Senator Gary Condit comes to mind. Bengus81 Jul 7 #111

I wsa going to ask how you knew about the Decoder ring and then I saw you were from N.J. 3Hotdogs Jul 6 #98

Calling him a serial rapist is a bit harsh at this point. He's had problems for sure but.......... Katinfl Jul 6 #5

What? A serial rapist? TVguyCards Jul 6 #7

A woman has accused him of raping her 6 years ago, he has denied it. BannonsLiver Jul 6 #12

Aye yay yay TVguyCards Jul 6 #25

No "serial" about it. But the story is bad. pat_k Jul 6 #13

We've been over this paleotn Jul 6 #21

This is a lot worse than "unsettling" behavior. pat_k Jul 6 #27

Wait, so her "unsettling" behavior allegation Deminpenn Jul 6 #33

True or not, I doubt he can survive this. pat_k Jul 6 #36

Maybe if this was a new allegation, but Deminpenn Jul 6 #39

Yes, it has some of the hallmarks of a smear campaign. pat_k Jul 6 #56

She made these allegations years ago to friends and her therapist. SamuelAdams Jul 6 #73

Someone who has never held elected office of any kind as well MichMan Jul 7 #127

27 women publicly accusing Trump of everything from sexual harassment, to sexual assault, to rape didn't hurt him OGBuzz Jul 6 #52

I know, but Democrats hold their candidates to higher standards. pat_k Jul 6 #54

Would you vote for a Democrat who had 27 women accusing him of sexual misconduct onenote Jul 6 #65

I absolutely would not. But it's a helluva condemnation of about 1/2 the country who did, isn't it? OGBuzz Jul 6 #75

Yes it is a condemnation of them. onenote Jul 6 #76

That depends, would the Republican opponent be someone like Ken Paxton? BannonsLiver Jul 6 #80

EVERY REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE for public office Jack Valentino Jul 6 #100

He's already laid out conditions for his withdrawal Cha Jul 7 #101

The ego on this guy. Laying out conditions? mcar Jul 7 #109

I think "true or not" ought to be THE deciding factor DFW Jul 7 #104

Costello gaining ground? Wiz Imp Jul 6 #47

I'm a Mainer and never received campaign information from or about David Costello. Bumbles Jul 6 #81

Gee thanks for helping out Susan Collins paleotn Jul 6 #15

Well we now have two women who have publicly come forward with accounts dsc Jul 6 #26

Old news. Where ya been? paleotn Jul 6 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author paleotn Jul 6 #30

"Scary domestic violence"? I missed that. What was it exactly? nt AloeVera Jul 6 #48

I believe a person is innocent until proven guilty. I assume you don't. Emile Jul 6 #50

Does that apply to everyone or just Democrats? onenote Jul 6 #69

No, was their a trial? Emile Jul 6 #71

There was no trial, so under your standard, that makes Kavanaugh innocent and onenote Jul 6 #78

All I'm saying is a person innocent until proven guilty. Emile Jul 6 #84

All I'm saying is a person innocent until proven guilty. Emile Jul 6 #85

If he drops out I think David Costello would be a better pick than Mills. pat_k Jul 6 #6

I think Mills has a better chance agai st Collins obamanut2012 Jul 6 #11

Given her polling? Forget about it paleotn Jul 6 #18

Yeah she excites literally no one. BannonsLiver Jul 6 #23

Well, it isn't like Platner hasn't been weathering this storm so far paleotn Jul 6 #28

You may be right. The same thought occurred to me. We'll find out in a few months. BannonsLiver Jul 6 #32

Yes and no, i won't obamanut2012 Jul 6 #35

Susan Collins sends her thanks! paleotn Jul 6 #87

Because they want him to lose? BannonsLiver Jul 6 #9

I think David Costello would have gained ground if there had been more time... pat_k Jul 6 #19

He needs to drop out before July 13 obamanut2012 Jul 6 #10

I'll wait and see MustLoveBeagles Jul 6 #14

Swalwell obamanut2012 Jul 6 #20

I'm leaving it up to the voters in Maine to elect their representatives. nt Drum Jul 6 #16

Exactly. The voters of Maine need to decide Billsdaughter Jul 6 #99

Well, I'm speaking for myself here... nycbos Jul 6 #38

Fast rising populist candidates NEED GOOD VETTING. DAMMIT. RoeVWade Jul 6 #40

Democrats love virtue signaling more than winning. danieljsf Jul 6 #42

is that what you call rape? Skittles Jul 6 #44

Unreal, is it not? niyad Jul 6 #90

Broadly speaking you are correct, though this particular case is not a very good example of that. BannonsLiver Jul 6 #64

Ask Al Franken orangecrush Jul 6 #43

I'm afraid this is going to be the end of the Platner unless there's something we aren't aware of yet. A new candidate Nanjeanne Jul 6 #45

My guess is Torchlight Jul 6 #46

This message was self-deleted by its author Deminpenn Jul 6 #49

Today he has canceled three town halls. Jacson6 Jul 6 #51

Damn Fucking Republicans !!! They need to be rid of dave99 Jul 6 #55

Platner isn't a Republican obamanut2012 Jul 6 #66

The dirt being thrown is by Republicans dave99 Jul 6 #83

No it's not. N/T lapucelle Jul 6 #91

Proof? mcar Jul 7 #108

A few things.. agingdem Jul 6 #57

Seems to me MorbidButterflyTat Jul 6 #82

He's not a DNC fuck up. He's a fuck up. themaguffin Jul 7 #103

It's not about lobbing bombs, it's about having been persistently "poo poo-ed" after voicing legitimate concerns Blasphemer Jul 6 #58

Exactly obamanut2012 Jul 6 #68

LOL I don't think you have to worry about a leftward version of MAGA BannonsLiver Jul 6 #72

Sadly this apparently comes as a shock here, but some people actually care about sexual assualt. SamuelAdams Jul 6 #62

Thanks obamanut2012 Jul 6 #70

I don't understand how the therapist is relevant Jersey Devil Jul 6 #94

This none of my business Texan wonder where are the Dems who should have done a deeper investigation of this known efhmc Jul 6 #67

He gave me the creeps from the get go. But I don't vote in Maine, so little I could do about it. I always believe Raftergirl Jul 6 #74

There were warning signs Keepthesoulalive Jul 6 #77

Unlike Republicans who eagerly elect the rapist POS, there's stuff we Democrats. . . Stargleamer Jul 6 #79

Platner claims coordination and coaching by "establishment operatives" AloeVera Jul 6 #88

She has receipts, this is very credible obamanut2012 Jul 6 #92

Could both things not be true? AloeVera Jul 6 #93

No, they can't both be true obamanut2012 Jul 7 #116

Your baseless accusations are noted. AloeVera Jul 7 #120

You aren't concerned that it's been noted? BannonsLiver Jul 7 #135

I am very concerned. As much as Susan Collins. AloeVera Jul 7 #136

You're welcome. I can only hope this doesn't end up on your permanent record. BannonsLiver Jul 7 #139

Democrats. They get my vote. Period. ZDU Jul 6 #89

Platner is fully responsible for his alleged actions however, Miami Blue Jul 6 #95

This situation is Platners and the DNC's doing. WinningAgain Jul 6 #96

DNC didn't give us Platner Jersey Devil Jul 6 #97

Why are we at this point? AverageOldGuy Jul 7 #102

Go back to Will Rogers for the answer Jersey Devil Jul 7 #105

Before.... MarcoZandrini Jul 7 #106

I'm sick of this Jughead Jul 7 #107

I've been holier than him at least three different ways over the last year.. Iggo Jul 7 #110

wow obamanut2012 Jul 7 #114

It presents opportunities for histrionics and grandstanding. BannonsLiver Jul 7 #138

What are the rules in Maine. Can someone else be the nominee after the run off? Flash953 Jul 7 #113

As long as he drops by July 13, yes obamanut2012 Jul 7 #115

Question - If Platner did sexually assault Ms. Racicot... marcopolo63 Jul 7 #117

Does it really matter anymore? Jersey Devil Jul 7 #118

The rape allegation is serious DemocracyForever Jul 7 #119

Strong corroborating evidence? Maybe, but maybe not Jersey Devil Jul 7 #122

You don't understand DemocracyForever Jul 7 #129

But I do understand Jersey Devil Jul 7 #141

Everything is stacked against rape victims DemocracyForever Jul 8 #142

Dirty tricks work on taking Dem candidates out Envirogal Jul 7 #121

You make a lot of valid points. sop Jul 7 #132

Unfortunately, the weak-kneed Dems took the bait Envirogal Jul 7 #140

He's toast. RandySF Jul 7 #126

I never believed he was going to win in the first place JustAnotherGen Jul 7 #128