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2naSalit

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11. I will be investigating...

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 09:22 AM

Jul 7

Later today, about this question. The election was done under ranked choice conditions which, to me means that this pattern of election decision goes to the second ranked candidate, they have already been voted for so it would make sense that this would be the process.

Like I said, I'll be looking into it but I would think that is how it would work since there was a ranked selection process already conducted.

platner making ultimatum to leave is stupid because he has no say in how this process is conducted nor should he defines conditions for himself.

Anyway, when I find out, I'll share that with you.

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The Democratic Party has a problem... [View all] kentuck Jul 7 OP

What's the problem? WhiskeyGrinder Jul 7 #1

The problem is that the people that voted for him are not making the decision. kentuck Jul 7 #3

You mean Boo1 Jul 7 #6

In today's world, victims are strewn everywhere.. kentuck Jul 7 #10

No Boo1 Jul 7 #17

Wow obamanut2012 Jul 7 #42

If they're so determined to vote for a rapist, they can write him in Orrex Jul 7 #59

No, Platner is making the decision. He's the candidate, and he's taking stock of the situation. He can best weigh WhiskeyGrinder Jul 7 #8

His decision is not without pressure... kentuck Jul 7 #12

Yes, pressure is an integral part of being a politician and it's important to know how to deal with it. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 7 #14

Perhaps when the people voted for him they did not have all the facts Grim Chieftain Jul 7 #25

Then, we would assume, they will vote against him in the general? kentuck Jul 7 #27

Victims. not accusers obamanut2012 Jul 7 #41

And the GOPricks just keep moving forward with their dirtbags 31st Street Bridge Jul 7 #2

Not a word about this when he was an oyster fisherman. Polly Hennessey Jul 7 #28

It's not unusual for victims to speak out when they see the perpetrator about to get more influence or power. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 7 #33

I am really appalled at teh victim blaming on DU right now obamanut2012 Jul 7 #43

Questioning the veracity or timing of an accuser ("victim" to you) in this situation is not "victim blaming." sop Jul 7 #52

Repubs aren't dumb RoseTrellis Jul 7 #55

Good point. Katinfl Jul 7 #4

The only thing forcing him out Boo1 Jul 7 #5

Then, don't vote for him. kentuck Jul 7 #7

I will be investigating... 2naSalit Jul 7 #11

Invisible power? I think you mean Platner - the sex pest and rapist. He's also a moron if he thought his very Raftergirl Jul 7 #9

Exactly! kentuck Jul 7 #16

Vetting Johnny2X2X Jul 7 #13

Republicans don't always get away with it. yardwork Jul 7 #24

Truer words . . . Scubamatt Jul 7 #51

Invisible Power Establishment Conspiracy! betsuni Jul 7 #15

Yes, the same power that keeps Paxton in the race in Texas... kentuck Jul 7 #18

He lied about his past as a rapist WSHazel Jul 7 #19

The Democratic Party is made up of people Stacey Grove Jul 7 #20

I remember Gary Hart forced out because a lady was sitting on his lap... kentuck Jul 7 #23

And after the death of MCConnell and the win by Collins... kentuck Jul 7 #21

I strongly disagree with this take. yardwork Jul 7 #22

I feel that way about Tennessee. Frasier Balzov Jul 7 #26

He's already been cut loose RoseTrellis Jul 7 #61

Correct. We do have a crisis. A healthcare crisis, financial crisis, national security crisis, a crisis that means Doodley Jul 7 #73

I would argue the problem is we aren't clear enough abusers have no place in our party EdmondDantes_ Jul 7 #29

I do not think anyone is wrong with their opinion on this matter... kentuck Jul 7 #30

"The reality of politics is not a black and white world." What do you mean by that? WhiskeyGrinder Jul 7 #32

There is more gray area than black or white... kentuck Jul 7 #35

What's the gray area in rape? EdmondDantes_ Jul 7 #56

No Democrat should be forced to drop out or resign unless convicted of a felony. dalton99a Jul 7 #31

Yeah, the problem are the rape apologists. demmiblue Jul 7 #34

Was he convicted of rape? kentuck Jul 7 #36

The vast majority of rapists do not have a conviction and in fact are never charged or even reported in the first place. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 7 #37

They know this, it's just excuse-making. n/t demmiblue Jul 7 #39

And there it is. n/t demmiblue Jul 7 #38

The accusations are very credible, esp the newest one, and DU s not a court of law obamanut2012 Jul 7 #45

No, I do not think it is OK... kentuck Jul 7 #49

Is this really the message you want to send to victims? You do know children are victims of these types of chowder66 Jul 7 #57

Are you 100% sure he is guilty? kentuck Jul 7 #62

A whiff of this type of accusation would have destroyed previous candidates once upon a time. chowder66 Jul 7 #75

Seriously obamanut2012 Jul 7 #44

Regrettably I see too much Fetterman in him. Firestorm49 Jul 7 #40

The dominance of special interest groups representing tiny slivers of the population as a majority is a bigger problem. BannonsLiver Jul 7 #46

Put the "blame" were it belongs: squarely in the lap of the candidate who disqualified himself... QueerDuck Jul 7 #47

Trivializing an allegation of rape is a problem Quiet Em Jul 7 #48

yes markie Jul 7 #58

What happens when men and children are added to that number? littlemissmartypants Jul 7 #60

I included men markie Jul 7 #63

I understand it's a problem. Having been a member of the statistical count myself. ... littlemissmartypants Jul 7 #64

I think the Democratic Party should make a public statement of non-endorsement... kentuck Jul 7 #50

If The TENT is so BIG to include nazis and sexual abusers. WinningAgain Jul 7 #53

Are you referring to the Republican Party? kentuck Jul 7 #54

Does anyone remember Al Franken? kentuck Jul 7 #65

Do you not understand the difference between allegations of inappropriate work behavior and allegations of rape? Quiet Em Jul 7 #68

Yes, I understand the difference... kentuck Jul 7 #69

I believe the issue markie Jul 7 #70

Your courage is admirable... kentuck Jul 7 #71

"the bigger picture" markie Jul 7 #72

Platner is an "accused" rapist. MAGA voted for an adjudicated rapist. They'll lie about a Dem but still vote for someone ChicagoTeamster Jul 7 #66

I was contemplating this today. Arthur_Frain Jul 7 #67

Unfortunately the timing of the woman's charge leaves too little time 31j20b3 Jul 7 #74