Maine Democrats screwed this one up even if Platner ends up winning the seat. He is not a man to be trusted. I'd vote 3rd party for Senate in the general election if I were a Maine voters.
#1 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2026-06-10 02:49 PM

Please explain.

Is the totenkopf a main deterrant?

Here's what I predict happens. Platner had no real opposition in his race. I suspect he has many dirty secrets still buried or not fully exposed. The GOP is going to pour a ton of money into this race and dig up all that dirt. They are going to find more about the controversies that already follow him such as that nazi tattoo, his views on police, abuse victims, women, lies told about his military service and who knows what else he has hidden. They will find all the dumb stuff he has said on the internet and he's going to spend much of his campaign apologizing and blaming it on PTSD. I won't be surprised to see allegations of domestic abuse and sexual assault surface. GOP voters have shown they are willing to overlook horrible behavior, criminal even, but I we are going to end up learning things about Platner that is going to result in a lot of democrats turning their backs on him.
#4 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2026-06-10 03:13 PM

Not unreasoned or inaccurate understanding of his opposition. I feel that Zed phrases all of our hopes "All he has to do is fight against evil the way he says he will."

What kind of political life and death we are witnessing him invent?

I agree that without the gusto of a con-artist, blood thirst of a fund manager or realtor and if his greatest appeal is that he isn't "theirs" his purity will constantly be tested.

Imo, remaining true to himself is easier than becoming another Fetterman.. but you are right, thar be shades of Palin.

His honesty is his shield, so far.

Prior allegations of sexual assault and domestic abuse are serious.. By your logic there will be more. Imo he might gain populist support for disclosing everything.