Posted on 07/08/2026 9:25:03 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
Graham Platner is about to drop out. It’s not a question of if, but when he has lost all significant support. The news broke in a bombshell story claiming he allegedly raped a woman, Jenny Racicot, in 2021. Politico had the report; once it was published, everyone distanced themselves. The disturbing part is that we saw this coming because The New York Times’ piece was a whitewash. When Lyndsey Fifield shared her allegations of domestic abuse, no one paid attention because she worked for Republicans, but Racicot, a committed liberal, is what caused the situation with Platner to unravel. Only accusations of rape, domestic abuse, and other sexual misconduct matter if they come from Democratic women.
At any rate, there’s a crisis meeting happening in Maine, where some of the top aides still don’t get it. It’s over, folks. In the meantime, they’re holding the Democrats hostage because they have until July 13 at 5 PM to do something. They could follow Biden’s lead, take Graham off the ballot, and replace him with someone nobody ever voted for (via NY Post):
The gathering included top adviser Morris Katz, who is trying to hatch a plan for Platner to “remain a voice” in the Senate contest “no matter what” the accused rapist decides, a source familiar with deliberations told The Post.
Platner’s intransigence has left Maine Democrats “livid” and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) “in shock,” according to this person.
“The fact that the NYC mayor’s fixer is headed there to triage Maine has everyone fuming,” the source added.
Two sources say Katz has told allies he believes Platner needs to leave the race before the 5 p.m. Monday deadline to withdraw from the ballot — but wants the exit to be on the candidate’s terms.
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Other campaign officials seen entering Platner’s Sullivan home include field director Spencer Toth, digital communications consultant Ryan Aquilina, campaign manager Ben Chin, and Chin’s deputy Eleni Neyland.
For now, it seems this meeting is more aimed at striking back at the DC establishment.
DAN KLEBAN says he's in the race to replace GRAHAM PLATNER.
"Over the next two weeks, we need an open, transparent process to select our nominee. I’m ready to fight for Mainers and bring a new generation of leadership to Washington. I believe I can unite our party and finally…— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) July 8, 2026
Dan Kleban, Maine Beer Company Co-Founder, Announces Candidacy to Replace Graham Platner in U.S. Senate Race pic.twitter.com/RMalcnMelf— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) July 8, 2026
NEW: Ben Chin, campaign manager for Graham Platner in #MESEN, blasted out a mass text
Chin slams the Maine Dem Party for allowing the DSCC to send staffers to plan "a nominating process behind closed doors"
It also includes a Survey Monkey link for feedback? pic.twitter.com/uFY0MgtSQ4— Ally Mutnick (@allymutnick) July 8, 2026
“Quit talking about that Graham Platner guy we supported, PLEASE quit talking about him!!” https://t.co/8emtJoHWjV— Tony Kinnett (@TheTonus) July 7, 2026
What a circus, though one we all saw coming a mile away with this guy, with his Nazi tattoos, rape fantasies, graphic social media posts, and participation on an app known as a haven for pedophiles, being the least of it.
Maine State Representative Valli Geiger says Graham Platner is supporting her for senate. https://t.co/NlC4XPEVKN— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) July 8, 2026
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What was his price?
Who is the Somali candidate?
Have a look (and a bucket within reach):
Not being prosecuted? The statute of limitation for rape in Maine is an astonishing 20 years. He doesn’t need money. If Pelosi was willing to threaten Biden with the 25th Amendment, they wouldn’t hesitate an instant to threaten Platner with prison. No need for bribery when good old fashioned blackmail gets the same result with no out of pocket
Candace Owens? Who’s nuttier?
“I believe Israel has a right to defend itself. I don’t think that we solve the horrific humanitarian crisis in Gaza by disarming Israel and exposing them to harm”
Kleban
note the date:
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/09/03/congress/maine-brewmaster-latest-to-challenge-sen-collins-00541262
Never heard of her, or Kleban.
And I live in Maine.
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.
About as "transparent" as the Kalifornia Los Angeles Mayor voting.
Remember, SEVENTY PERCENT of the democRAT primary voters in Maine voted for Platner.
Any democRAT who dreams of the nomination must promise to visit several German tattoo parlors.
Collins will coast in again--for what it's worth.
Never heard of her, or Kleban.
And I live in Maine.
Dan Kleban owns Maine Beer Company in Freeport. I knew who he is as he jumped in and out of the senate race last fall.
Disappointing a good beer brewer is such a liberal. We have some good conservative beer makers here in Maine like Grittys and Shipyard.
Dims don’t like democracy. Dims leaders like to choose their party members, not the unwashed useful idiots.
A crazy, ugly leftist bitch is the perfect replacement for this ugly, nasty leftist bastard.
Isn’t Horizontal still available?
Next time for sure...
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