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MineralMan

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40. I can't see how that is productive, frankly.

Thu Apr 30, 2026, 11:13 AM

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Not everyone follows races in every state. In fact, only a few do that.

If someone asks, we can simply answer. Frankly, I pay little attention to races in states like Maine until closer to the election. I was glad to see someone ID the candidate early in this thread. I don't vote there. I don't campaign there. I don't donate there. So, I don't follow elections there closely.

We don't need to criticize other DUers for not knowing every primary candidate in every state. That's just plain unfriendly.

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Sooooooo........ FarPoint Thursday #1

She was running to replace Susan Collins DemocratSinceBirth Thursday #2

Yes, I Googled the name... FarPoint Thursday #6

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

I regret my post upset you. DemocratSinceBirth Thursday #45

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

Sir, his tone was sarcastic. DemocratSinceBirth Thursday #52

Maine governor running against upstart Graham Platner Prairie Gates Thursday #3

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

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

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

Unfortunately... 2naSalit Thursday #21

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

Think Bernie Sanders. eShirl Thursday #39

Exactly what does that mean? questionseverything Thursday #69

Centrists are people who still think he lied displacedvermoter Thursday #29

I'm not a centrist, I'm a liberal mcar Thursday #32

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

Huh? mcar Thursday #48

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

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

If it is constructive... mr715 Thursday #68

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

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

For ME, you mean mcar Thursday #72

Thank you -- edited to correct. mr715 Thursday #74

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

Should Bernie have not ran in 24? Boo1 Thursday #73

It was his choice. mr715 Thursday #75

He absolutely won Boo1 Thursday #83

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

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

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

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I see what you did there lol SocialDemocrat61 Thursday #9

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

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

Nicely played! MineralMan Thursday #41

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

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

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

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

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

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

I was sorry to hear this LetMyPeopleVote Thursday #8

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

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

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

I don't see him... 2naSalit Thursday #31

It is hard to believe that PatSeg Thursday #62

Mills was the favorite... 2naSalit Thursday #65

Oh ouch! PatSeg Thursday #67

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

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

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

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

I know zero about this race bucolic_frolic Thursday #35

I don't see him... 2naSalit Thursday #37

I need to see... 2naSalit Thursday #26

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

Thanks. 2naSalit Thursday #43

Doesn't pass your Purity Test? Emile Thursday #53

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

Tearing down the democratic candidate Emile Thursday #58

... mcar Thursday #59

well said riversedge Thursday #79

Good one! MorbidButterflyTat Thursday #76

Doesn't pass... 2naSalit Thursday #61

Seemed like a low effort campaign. Ace Rothstein Thursday #27

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

Que sera sera DemocratSinceBirth Thursday #34

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

If I'm remembering correctly democrank Thursday #42

Go Platner. aocommunalpunch Thursday #47

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

Platner covered his up. mr715 Thursday #64

Oh it just gets better every day. RandySF Thursday #51

This is complicated. BannonsLiver Thursday #54

Will the DNC support Platner? Sneederbunk Thursday #55

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

They already announced their support bearsfootball516 Thursday #84

Now the Republicans hold on to the seat Bluestocking Thursday #56

Stop. No. mr715 Thursday #63

How do you know this? MorbidButterflyTat Thursday #77

He is running as a Democrat. mr715 Thursday #78

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

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