Graham Platner denies an ex-girlfriend's report that he once twisted her arm, held her in a room

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20. Your initial words were that he beat her, you've downgraded that to abuse even though ....

she said she was never injured and in the article there was mention of them both drinking too much.

As a woman in my early 70's I will always allow more deference to women, been there and have also been a victim in the work environment back in the day, but I also know women are not always truthful ... this was just one woman, and you have slanted what she she said in the published article.

I'm not looking to make excuses for anyone, regardless of sex. Im also not willing to take her word vs his at face value. In the NYT article, which was the focus of this post, they could not corroborate any accusations she made.

If you look at her profile on independentwomen, one can book her as a speaker, like raw milk, against LGBTQ, etc, etc. and her backing of Kavanaugh for his nomination, Collins voting for him, his vote to destroy Roe vs Wade.

I'll give some leniency to someone who served our country in wartime, and has tried to turn his life around.

There are so many vets that have committed suicide or living on the streets because of the horrors they have seen or possibly did during war. I'll give those who are trying to have a better life for themselves some kudos.

It will be a total fuck up if Collins wins and if Dems do not control the Senate and the asshole is allowed to nominate younger people to the Supreme Court.