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DEMOCRAT Civil War: Maine Governor ATTACKS Primary Opponent Over Rape Victim Comments

Gary FranchiMarch 17, 2026183 views
DEMOCRAT Civil War: Maine Governor ATTACKS Primary Opponent Over Rape Victim Comments
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The Democrats are eating their own in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) unleashed a vicious attack ad against her primary challenger Graham Platner, exposing his disturbing online comments about rape and sexual assault victims.

Mills' 30-second ad, dropped Tuesday, pulls no punches in highlighting Platner's Reddit posts that showed callous disregard for victims of sexual violence. The governor's campaign branded Platner "a bully" while Democrats scramble to contain the damage from their own candidate's inflammatory remarks.

This is exactly what happens when the radical left's toxic online culture collides with real politics, folks. While Republicans unite behind President Trump's America First agenda, Democrats are tearing each other apart over who can be more extreme.

Democrats' Dirty Laundry Goes Public

The brutal primary fight exposes the Democrats' fundamental problem - their party has been overrun by online extremists and keyboard warriors who think they can say anything without consequences. Platner's comments reveal the ugly underbelly of Democrat politics where respect for victims takes a backseat to political posturing.

"He's a bully," Mills declared in the ad, desperately trying to distance herself from her own party's toxic elements. But here's the real question - why is the Democrat Party attracting candidates who make these kinds of statements in the first place?

This internal Democrat warfare shows exactly why Americans rejected their failed ideology in 2024 and returned President Trump to the White House.

While Mills tries to play cleanup, this mess highlights everything wrong with today's Democrat Party. They've created a culture where extreme rhetoric flourishes online, and now it's coming back to haunt them in real elections.

Meanwhile, President Trump's second-term agenda continues gaining momentum with unified Republican support. The contrast couldn't be clearer - Republicans focused on securing the border and putting America First, while Democrats are busy attacking each other over offensive social media posts.

Patriots across Maine are watching this Democrat meltdown and asking themselves: Is this really the party they want representing their values? The answer seems obvious.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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Finally, someone telling the truth!
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Great article! This is exactly what we need to hear.