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H2O Man

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Reply to Nanjeanne (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2026, 01:51 PM

15 hrs ago

Though I haven't heard his speech yet, I did get a good number of phone calls yesterday evening. The line I kept hearing from them went something like he wants to be the Senator for those who cannot afford to buy one.

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This one sentence in Platner's acceptance speech really struck me as something I've been wishing all Dems would say [View all] Nanjeanne 16 hrs ago OP

He's a very good speaker. 3catwoman3 16 hrs ago #1

He has a point MustLoveBeagles 16 hrs ago #2

He is an extremely articulate speaker--whether from a prepared speech or hlthe2b 16 hrs ago #3

Kamala Harris: "I take it seriously that I have to earn everyone's vote. ... No one should be able to take for granted betsuni 15 hrs ago #4

Yay. I knew I could count on you!!! Nanjeanne 15 hrs ago #7

"Everyday Americans need a champion and I want to be that champion. So I'm hitting the road to earn your vote betsuni 14 hrs ago #13

Thanks for sharing Nanjeanne 12 hrs ago #16

DURec leftstreet 15 hrs ago #5

Recommended. H2O Man 15 hrs ago #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Just Jerome 15 hrs ago #8

I was hoping it was "Eat the rich!" orthoclad 14 hrs ago #9

Well I like that as well! Nanjeanne 14 hrs ago #10

KISS principle orthoclad 14 hrs ago #11

Recommended democrank 14 hrs ago #12

Gotta admit - his speech won me over. jmbar2 13 hrs ago #14

I think his best line was "I will be a senator for the people who cannot afford to buy a senator." SunSeeker 13 hrs ago #15