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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 7m

There are a zillion videos of Platner, and almost no videos of Wood (for whatever that means).

This is a sincere request for information, and not argumentative: do you happen to have available a link to a video that demonstrates Platner's "both sides platitudes"?

youtu.be/HQF94bqQAfs?...

'I work incredibly hard': Maine oyster farmer aims to unseat Senator Susan Collins

YouTube video by CBS 13 News

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 20m

Generally, I fully agree with you that we don't need more religion in office. I don't have a thought about Jordan Woods religiosity, but take a look at James Talarico, who is running for U.S. Senate from Texas. I am greatly surprised at how much I like and respect him.

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James Talarico launches his campaign for the U.S. Senate

YouTube video by James Talarico

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 29m

In contrast, for better or for worse, Jordan Wood has been a political operative for over a decade.

I find it interesting that Wood has received so little publicity, either positive or negative. One reason may be that Wood is such an uninspiring public speaker

www.legistorm.com/person/bio/2...

Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 29m

I am VERY concerned by Platner's lack of political experience, but I don't YET see any other big red flags.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_...

Graham Platner - Wikipedia

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 29m

Of course those are crucial issues !!

As far as platform (policy objectives), Platner is very specific 👇, and in my opinion on target.

As far as "mental and emotional capacity," those are super critical, and I haven't personally researched that yet.

www.grahamforsenate.com/platform

Platform — Graham Platner | Democrat for U.S. Senate

Read Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner's plan to defeat Susan Collins and win back the seat for working Mainers.

www.grahamforsenate.com

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 50m

... #HumanRightsForEVERYONE covers most of it (women's healthcare, Trans Rights, Gaza, Immigrant Rights...) and things like #ExpandSCOTUS are implementation tactics

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 50m

... candidates than I do.

and any candidate that Bernie or AOC or Mamdani supports is a candidate I am prepared to support.

The criteria is pretty basic:
Healthcare
Fair Wages
Affordable Quality Housing
Tax the Rich
No Big Donors
Human Rights for EVERYONE ‼️

yes, there is lots more, but ...

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 50m

Are you suggesting that no politician, and no organization (like the UAW), should ever endorse another candidate? Or is there something particular about Bernie Sanders making an endorsement?

Personally, I give great weight to endorsements. The UAW has far more resources to do deep research on ...

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

... compete in a gunfight with one's bare hands.

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

... in force, PERSONALLY I am OK with Democrats taking big money from what I view as non-corrupt sources, like unions, or the few wealthy individuals who support democracy. To me, it's like California doing a reverse gerrymander to get more democrat-leaning seats, it's an issue of not trying to ...

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

There's a LOT wrapped up in your post!

1) Of course I agree that Democrats shouldn't be taking money from corrupt sources, like AIPAC, fossil fuel industry, the military industrial complex, etc.

2) of course we need to get rid of Citizens United!

3) as long as Citizens United IS ...

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

1) Yes!

2) WE have to help MAKE the change happen.

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

Of course the Democratic establishment needs to "stop eating our own," but why is it "Not helpful to even post shit like" "Democratic Establishment Targets Maine Working-Class Senate Candidate Graham Platner"

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1h

This article 👇 suggests everyone else will drop out very soon and it will be a three-way race

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 4h

READ...

MAINERS, PLEASE weigh in...

-- Maine's 2026 Senate race picks up with endorsements and fundraising

Janet Mills raises $1M in 24 hours
DSCC is funding her 😡

Graham Platner has raised $4M+
endorsed by UAW & Bernie Sanders

Jordan Wood has raised $3M+

www.wmtw.com/article/main...

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Matches Malone 🦇 @neogotham2039.bsky.social · 6d

This is the future conservatives fear smh

Jayrnski @jayrnski.bsky.social · 7d

Skye is so right..

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Lexabrö @lexabro.bsky.social · 5d

Every single person that works for or with ICE should be prosecuted and imprisoned. Yes, even Debbie in accounting and Paul in HR

Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 5d

ICE left David, a 17-year-old boy, stranded on the side of Interstate 20 after pulling over his immigrant father, Hector, in Mississippi.

David began running in the scorching sun after the car and watched as it disappeared from sight—soon headed to a Louisiana ICE prison.

Here's their story.

ICE Stranded a 17-Year-Old on I-20 After Arresting His Father. The Mississippi Dad Now Faces Deportation.

A 17-year-old watched as ICE arrested his immigrant father, Hector, on I-20 in June. The family faces mounting legal fees and the risk of deportation.

www.mississippifreepress.org

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Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 2d

Arby's is being sued for false advertising

Lawsuit alleges:

• Ads make the sandwiches appear to have 'at least 100% more meat' than they really do

• Made the meat look like rare roast beef when it is actually 'fully cooked'

Arby's lost its motion to dismiss the case

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 2h

#NoKingsDay Saturday October 18, 2025 - EVERYWHERE - BE THERE ‼️

Antifa CEO @antifa.bsky.social · 1d

Your country needs you!

In Antifa 🐸 uniform. Join us.

#NoKings

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Heather @heatheravs.bsky.social · Sep 11

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 2h

"Sources tell MeidasTouch the White House will shut down portions of the I-5 for Vice President JD Vance’s Marine Corps spectacle during No Kings Protests, triggering chaos, gridlock, and outrage as troops go unpaid during the shutdown.

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StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 1d

Robby Roadsteamer has been detained by ICE

He was singing when ICE started shooting pepper balls at him, then detained Robby.

Robby is being brought up on trespassing charges and asked to appear in court in Portland even though ICE dragged him onto their property!
www.gofundme.com/f/robby-road...

Donate to Robby Roadsteamer has been detained by ICE in Portland!, organized by Robby Roadsteamer

Robby Roadsteamer has been detained by ICE in Portland, Orego… Robby Roadsteamer needs your support for Robby Roadsteamer has been detained by ICE in Portland!

www.gofundme.com

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Michael J Lentz RNc MBA @michaellentzrn.bsky.social · 3h

Shame on the DNC and DSCC

Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 4h

READ...

MAINERS, PLEASE weigh in...

-- Maine's 2026 Senate race picks up with endorsements and fundraising

Janet Mills raises $1M in 24 hours
DSCC is funding her 😡

Graham Platner has raised $4M+
endorsed by UAW & Bernie Sanders

Jordan Wood has raised $3M+

www.wmtw.com/article/main...

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Margaret❌👑 @macpace.bsky.social · 4h

Stay out of ALL primaries! Let the citizens choose who represents them. Jeez Dems.

Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 14h

Democratic Establishment Targets Maine Working-Class Senate Candidate Graham Platner

“DC’s choice has lost to Susan Collins five times in a row. We can’t afford a sixth,” Platner said of the DSCC partnering with his primary opponent, Gov. Janet Mills.

www.commondreams.org/news/2026-ma...

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 2h

The zionist lobby has been spewing their vile propaganda 24/7 since well before 1948, and until very recently the American public, as well as American politicians, have fallen for it, hook, line and sinker.

Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 2h

Only Jimmy Carter was NOT owned by the Israeli lobby & establishment Dems have never forgotten that Carter was a 1-term president largely because of his support for human rights in Palestine.

Since then, especially VERY recently, the US public has swung away from Israel, but Dem "leaders" haven't.

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 2h

Only Jimmy Carter was NOT owned by the Israeli lobby & establishment Dems have never forgotten that Carter was a 1-term president largely because of his support for human rights in Palestine.

Since then, especially VERY recently, the US public has swung away from Israel, but Dem "leaders" haven't.

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