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themaguffin

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19. it sucks that we even have to do this. It's unfortunate that there isn't a candidate who has

Thu Apr 30, 2026, 09:52 AM

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a record in office as a mayor, state legislature or in the House. That still doesn't mean that they would be great, but it sure beats someone running for Senate with zero record and coupled with red flags.

I hope this works out. We've been burned too much.

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***Breaking News*** Janet Mills Suspends Campaign For U.S. Senate [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Apr 30 OP

Sooooooo........ FarPoint Apr 30 #1

She was running to replace Susan Collins DemocratSinceBirth Apr 30 #2

Yes, I Googled the name... FarPoint Apr 30 #6

We're also the ones with full-time jobs, etc. Mysterian Apr 30 #44

I regret my post upset you. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 30 #45

I regret you chose to be judgmental with another poster Mysterian Apr 30 #50

Sir, his tone was sarcastic. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 30 #52

Maine governor running against upstart Graham Platner Prairie Gates Apr 30 #3

You may get heat, but you're absolutely correct. bearsfootball516 Apr 30 #11

Senator King-ME won reelection in 2024. sheshe2 Apr 30 #88

A nazi tattoo isn't really a hiccup EdmondDantes_ Apr 30 #13

Unfortunately... 2naSalit Apr 30 #21

I'm a progressive and I get problematic progressive vibes from him. W_HAMILTON Apr 30 #23

Think Bernie Sanders. eShirl Apr 30 #39

Exactly what does that mean? questionseverything Apr 30 #69

Centrists are people who still think he lied displacedvermoter Apr 30 #29

I'm not a centrist, I'm a liberal mcar Apr 30 #32

Who said you're not allowed? Prairie Gates Apr 30 #46

Huh? mcar Apr 30 #48

Well, Platner is the presumptive nominee per Chuck Schumer so you should stop denigrating him. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 30 #86

Like some here have stopped denigrating Schumer and Jeffries? mcar Apr 30 #87

If it is constructive... mr715 Apr 30 #68

Run for mayor or city council or something like that mcar Apr 30 #70

Well, I can't argue with that... because it is the right answer. mr715 Apr 30 #71

For ME, you mean mcar Apr 30 #72

Thank you -- edited to correct. mr715 Apr 30 #74

Maine is a unique political animal so Platner can win despite some foibles, Wonder why she quit? dutch777 Apr 30 #60

Should Bernie have not ran in 24? Boo1 Apr 30 #73

It was his choice. mr715 Apr 30 #75

He absolutely won Boo1 Apr 30 #83

So you're proud to be that far out of the loop on this site? NoRethugFriends Apr 30 #18

One of the reasons we are a well informed group is that DUers generously share their knowledge when MLAA Apr 30 #20

I can't see how that is productive, frankly. MineralMan Apr 30 #40

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I see what you did there lol SocialDemocrat61 Apr 30 #9

Rapier-like wit award goes to...WG. yorkster Apr 30 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author yorkster Apr 30 #16

Nicely played! MineralMan Apr 30 #41

Welp, people are going to have to make their peace with that one Sympthsical Apr 30 #5

We need another candidate for this race... 2naSalit Apr 30 #22

Her DEM primary opponent was seen as the only path to defeat Susan Collins... hlthe2b Apr 30 #7

Platner may or may not be my cup of tea. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 30 #10

Here's an interview with Platner by Jon Stewart Fiendish Thingy Apr 30 #12

Alaska's Murkowski won as a write in. Perhaps this is the path for Mainers (Mainers?) question everything Apr 30 #28

I was sorry to hear this LetMyPeopleVote Apr 30 #8

Fingers crossed Planter isn't another Fetterman. NCDem47 Apr 30 #14

it sucks that we even have to do this. It's unfortunate that there isn't a candidate who has themaguffin Apr 30 #19

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I agree that he will probably lose to Collins displacedvermoter Apr 30 #30

I don't see him... 2naSalit Apr 30 #31

It is hard to believe that PatSeg Apr 30 #62

Mills was the favorite... 2naSalit Apr 30 #65

Oh ouch! PatSeg Apr 30 #67

Mills was getting crushed in the last few polls. Ace Rothstein Apr 30 #80

Platner has been leading Mills in primary polls by 30-40 points for the last couple months. bearsfootball516 Apr 30 #85

Be of good cheer. Sure things have not beaten Collins in the past bucolic_frolic Apr 30 #17

Sure things have not beaten Collins in the past... 2naSalit Apr 30 #25

I know zero about this race bucolic_frolic Apr 30 #35

I don't see him... 2naSalit Apr 30 #37

I need to see... 2naSalit Apr 30 #26

I googled him and it says 98% of his donations are $100. Or less questionseverything Apr 30 #36

Thanks. 2naSalit Apr 30 #43

Doesn't pass your Purity Test? Emile Apr 30 #53

Nazi tattoos and misogyny are a purity test now? mcar Apr 30 #57

Tearing down the democratic candidate Emile Apr 30 #58

... mcar Apr 30 #59

well said riversedge Apr 30 #79

Good one! MorbidButterflyTat Apr 30 #76

Doesn't pass... 2naSalit Apr 30 #61

Seemed like a low effort campaign. Ace Rothstein Apr 30 #27

I wonder if Platner's reddit posts made him more popular Renew Deal Apr 30 #33

Que sera sera DemocratSinceBirth Apr 30 #34

I'm glad she did. We need younger people representing the electorate. OLDMDDEM Apr 30 #38

If I'm remembering correctly democrank Apr 30 #42

Go Platner. aocommunalpunch Apr 30 #47

Is there a strategy to deal with Nazi tattoos... etc? WarGamer Apr 30 #49

Platner covered his up. mr715 Apr 30 #64

Oh it just gets better every day. RandySF Apr 30 #51

This is complicated. BannonsLiver Apr 30 #54

Will the DNC support Platner? Sneederbunk Apr 30 #55

They have to if they are serious about winning the Senate. Ace Rothstein Apr 30 #81

They already announced their support bearsfootball516 Apr 30 #84

Now the Republicans hold on to the seat Bluestocking Apr 30 #56

Stop. No. mr715 Apr 30 #63

How do you know this? MorbidButterflyTat Apr 30 #77

He is running as a Democrat. mr715 Apr 30 #78

Platner has actually been polling better than Mills for the GE. Ace Rothstein Apr 30 #82

Its a shame that it costs so much to run for office. milestogo Apr 30 #66