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Far-left Maine Dem urges ‘comrades’ to resist Trump over Venezuela operation and ‘retake our country’ (Graham Platner?)
NY Post ^ | 12/04/25 | Ryan King

Posted on 01/04/2026 12:07:50 PM PST by Libloather

A far-left Maine Democratic Senate hopeful who once had a Nazi-linked tattoo has called upon his “fellow comrades” to resist President Trump in the wake of his actions in Venezuela and “retake’’ the US.

“Friends and comrades, we have a fight ahead of us. This is gangsterism on an international scale,” Graham Platner raged at a gathering with supporters Saturday in Portland.

Platner’s rallying cry came hours after the Trump administration launched a major operation in the South American country and took its dictator, alleged narco terrorist Nicolas Maduro, and his wife into custody.

“The only way for us to retake our country is through building power,” Platner said.

Some of the Maine candidate’s backers showed up to the event with signs such as “ICE Out of Maine Now,” which were seemingly mismatched for his speech to address Maduro’s ouster.

Platner, an oyster farmer and military veteran, is a far-left candidate seeking the Dem nod to challenge incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine). Senate Democrats widely see that seat as one of their top pick-up opportunities in the 2026 midterms.

The Democratic hopeful, who drew national headlines last year for having a Nazi-tied tattoo he claimed to have gotten while inebriated without realizing its meaning, accused Trump of trying to distract from the controversy over late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; History; Local News
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Graham has a lot on his plate.
1 posted on 01/04/2026 12:07:50 PM PST by Libloather
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To: Libloather

“The Democratic hopeful, who drew national headlines last year for having a Nazi-tied tattoo he claimed to have gotten while inebriated without realizing its meaning,”

When your explanation makes you look worse...


2 posted on 01/04/2026 12:09:27 PM PST by SaxxonWoods (Annnd....I voted for this too!)
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To: Libloather

Platner is turning out to be a complete clown. Who is financing his campaign?


3 posted on 01/04/2026 12:10:21 PM PST by Fido969
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To: Libloather

Near as I can tell, “intifada” and “bolivarian revolution” are the same thing.


4 posted on 01/04/2026 12:11:28 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: SaxxonWoods

But it’s a real beauty
A Mexican cutie
How it got here, I haven’t a clue


5 posted on 01/04/2026 12:14:25 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: Libloather

To retake our country the democrats would be the first to go they are not productive for the sake of America or liberty.


6 posted on 01/04/2026 12:15:14 PM PST by Vaduz (?.)
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To: Fido969

Don’t be surprised if he does well. The south coast of Maine is now populated by leftist refugees from Massachusetts and as you saw in NYC, a lot of them are not bothered by someone running for office and professing openly to be a Bolshevik.


7 posted on 01/04/2026 12:16:17 PM PST by laconic
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To: Libloather
The author of this article did something amazing. He actually characterized this loser as "far left".

Think about it. A news writer actually used the term "far left". Mark your calendar. You may never see this again in your lifetime.

8 posted on 01/04/2026 12:17:29 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: Fido969

People in ME like a clown ever now and then.


9 posted on 01/04/2026 12:28:06 PM PST by Theodore R. ( )
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To: Libloather

INSURRECTIONIST!!


10 posted on 01/04/2026 12:31:25 PM PST by bantam
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To: BenLurkin

And maybe “a permanent reminder of a temporary feeling.”


11 posted on 01/04/2026 12:38:14 PM PST by omni-scientist
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To: omni-scientist

Planter really has a chance against Collins? Hard to believe. She pulled out her last victory even after her vote for Kavanaugh.


12 posted on 01/04/2026 1:28:15 PM PST by DIRTYSECRET
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To: Libloather

This jackass is nothing but “communist deluxe” on display....a mama’s boy at that.


13 posted on 01/04/2026 2:44:22 PM PST by lgjhn23 ("On the 8th day, Satan created the progressive liberal to destroy all the good that God created...")
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To: Fido969

“ Who is financing his campaign?”

If they were smart the Republicans.

L


14 posted on 01/04/2026 2:46:01 PM PST by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: Libloather

Maine. What a dump.


15 posted on 01/04/2026 4:03:27 PM PST by Hyman Roth
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To: Libloather

He’s a commie parasite, Jim.


16 posted on 01/04/2026 4:25:43 PM PST by Paladin2 (YMMV)
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To: Libloather

Dear Maine- VOTE JANET AND ILK OUT- RESTORE THAT GREAT STATE!!! thanks!


17 posted on 01/04/2026 4:36:26 PM PST by Bob434 (Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

>> Think about it. A news writer actually used the term “far left”.

Good point! Calendar marked. Pray it starts a Truth Cascade!


18 posted on 01/04/2026 7:47:39 PM PST by Nervous Tick (Hope, as a righteous product of properly aligned Faith, IS in fact a strategy.)
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