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Graham Platner’s narcissistic resignation video reveals the ridiculous state of Dem politics — and the danger of their tactics

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He rose on grievance — and he fell on grievance.

Graham Platner’s wild ride through national politics started as a charmed fairy tale and ended in a screeching halt Wednesday night, stopped by a pile-up of allegations ranging from unsavory to potentially criminal.

You would hope this would be a lesson for Democrats: You cannot build a political career on vibes alone.

His fall came two days after ex-girlfriend Jenny Recicot told Politico that, in 2021, Platner came to her home and forced her to have sex against her will.

Following that claim, many of the high-profile names — including Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Schumer — who had backed him for the US Senate race in Maine disavowed Platner, urging the Democrat to drop out.

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In an 11-minute resignation video posted on X, the 41-year-old was defiant, narcissistic and conspiratorial as he raged against the Democrat machine.

First, he denied Racicot’s explosive claim: “I just want to make it clear this is all false,” he said in his deep........

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