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kentuck

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12. I think in today's political climate...

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 12:58 PM

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He would probably win in a landslide? The charges are probably a plus for him? The sleazier, the better. He would probably even get a large portion of the MAGA vote?

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New from Bernie Sanders: "I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. [View all] demmiblue 4 hrs ago OP

Why hasn't Platner ended his campaign yet? leftstreet 4 hrs ago #1

He thinks he can... 2naSalit 4 hrs ago #2

Wow. That seems a bit Trumpy leftstreet 4 hrs ago #4

Indeed... 2naSalit 3 hrs ago #7

Is he another Fetterman? Fetterman is a Democrat only by registration, but his heart and mind are somewhere else. Escurumbele 2 hrs ago #29

Couldn't tell ya... 2naSalit 1 hr ago #36

Yea, he's a control freak, thinks he still has options. WinningAgain 3 hrs ago #11

However, because of the rules, he does have leverage karynnj 3 hrs ago #13

The next... 2naSalit 3 hrs ago #15

Um. He won the primary. He can't be replaced unless/until he agrees to drop out. Wiz Imp 3 hrs ago #18

Right... 2naSalit 2 hrs ago #33

Full primary results GJGCA 3 hrs ago #20

Freudian slip? ABC123Easy 1 hr ago #42

Jimminy that's embarrassing GJGCA 1 hr ago #43

If that's what Maine wants karynnj 2 hrs ago #21

Given those numbers... 2naSalit 1 hr ago #34

People love to vote for their second choice. AloeVera 1 hr ago #38

That's a question for him. He is not required to drop out. Wiz Imp 3 hrs ago #19

I know. He should think of his supporters leftstreet 2 hrs ago #22

He's making this all about him, not about Maine or the party mcar 2 hrs ago #25

Ralph Northam playbook n/t Shrek 2 hrs ago #24

Cuomo never stepped aside, even after he was kicked out for his allegations MakeThemCry 2 hrs ago #32

But you just explained it leftstreet 1 hr ago #41

The party shouldn't have supported Cuomo either EdmondDantes_ 1 hr ago #44

Color me shocked pinkstarburst 28 min ago #46

Reactions have been swift Torchlight 4 hrs ago #3

Actually, it can be become a strength for the next candidate: "Unlike Susan Collins.... 68er 4 hrs ago #5

Oh, snap! mwmisses4289 2 hrs ago #30

His detractor list... 2naSalit 3 hrs ago #9

Yeah, he's toast. Wednesdays 4 hrs ago #6

Is there time for him to register as a Republican? usonian 3 hrs ago #8

I think in today's political climate... kentuck 3 hrs ago #12

So sorry to say, you're right. usonian 3 hrs ago #16

Without Bernie, he will have lost a huge source of support... kentuck 3 hrs ago #10

The fact that Bernie spoke with Platner personally about this matters Tom Rinaldo 3 hrs ago #14

Dire consequences for Vermont? DFW 2 hrs ago #26

Well, you know, all those small New England States are pretty much the same... Tom Rinaldo 2 hrs ago #27

the dire consequences of Susan Collins retaining her seat eShirl 2 hrs ago #31

"Bernie Sanders joins Democrats' calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as window to replace him narr orleans 3 hrs ago #17

Bernie needs to vet people *before* endorsing, rather than cleaning up Maru Kitteh 2 hrs ago #23

From December 6, 2017: DFW 1 hr ago #40

It's about damned time. NT abbeyco 2 hrs ago #28

Didn't someone explain to Platner LilElf70 1 hr ago #35

I'm scared about more than Graham Platner OddMom20 1 hr ago #37

If those that live in Maine want him then he should stay. They in Maine should decide for Maine. dave99 1 hr ago #39

I remember quite vividly what happened the last time Dr. T 1 hr ago #45