Thursday's Final Word
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Graham Platner, a candidate facing allegations of inappropriate behavior and troubling remarks. Several Democratic figures, including Bernie Sanders and AOC, have been mentioned in relation to Platner's situation. The piece raises questions about the credibility of Platner's assurances and the implications for Democratic candidates in upcoming elections.
- ▪Graham Platner is facing allegations of inappropriate behavior and troubling remarks about women.
- ▪Bernie Sanders has defended Platner, while AOC has been asked about him in light of recent reports.
- ▪The article questions the credibility of Platner's previous assurances regarding his conduct.
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| Original publisher | HotAir |
| Canonical URL | https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2026/06/04/thursdays-final-word-n3815613 |
| Publication time | Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:00:03 -0400 |
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Thursday's Final Word Ed Morrissey 10:00 PM | June 04, 2026 AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty If the illusion is real, let them give you a ride, if they got tabbie appeal, let them be on your side ...Asked AOC yesterday about Platner, and this is what she told me. Bernie Sanders, a big Platner backer, has defended him after the report about his messages. But no word yet after NYT story that just broke https://t.co/ONSWxEIvpm— Manu Raju (@mkraju) June 4, 2026 Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); Ed: Yeah, I'd bet it will be a couple of days before these progressive clowns formulate an explanation for supporting a Nazi-tatted alleged abuser.
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