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Tom Rinaldo

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14. The fact that Bernie spoke with Platner personally about this matters

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 01:05 PM

13 hrs ago

Many have called for Platner to step aside, few if any of them acknowledge discussing Platner's choice directly with Platner. Bernie was a key supporter for Platner, hearing this directly from Bernie might help Platner come to grips with the dire consequences for Vermont, our nation, and indeed the world, if he insists on still continuing to run.

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New from Bernie Sanders: "I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. [View all] demmiblue 14 hrs ago OP

Why hasn't Platner ended his campaign yet? leftstreet 14 hrs ago #1

He thinks he can... 2naSalit 14 hrs ago #2

Wow. That seems a bit Trumpy leftstreet 14 hrs ago #4

Indeed... 2naSalit 14 hrs ago #7

Is he another Fetterman? Fetterman is a Democrat only by registration, but his heart and mind are somewhere else. Escurumbele 12 hrs ago #29

Couldn't tell ya... 2naSalit 11 hrs ago #36

It always appeared that way to me ... n/t wackadoo wabbit 3 hrs ago #55

Yea, he's a control freak, thinks he still has options. WinningAgain 13 hrs ago #11

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

The next... 2naSalit 13 hrs ago #15

Um. He won the primary. He can't be replaced unless/until he agrees to drop out. Wiz Imp 13 hrs ago #18

Right... 2naSalit 12 hrs ago #33

Full primary results GJGCA 13 hrs ago #20

Freudian slip? ABC123Easy 11 hrs ago #42

Jimminy that's embarrassing GJGCA 11 hrs ago #43

Don't be embarrassed ABC123Easy 7 hrs ago #49

If that's what Maine wants karynnj 13 hrs ago #21

Given those numbers... 2naSalit 11 hrs ago #34

People love to vote for their second choice. AloeVera 11 hrs ago #38

ranked choice voting! that is why it exists. rampartd 6 hrs ago #53

Thanks... 2naSalit 5 hrs ago #54

That's a question for him. He is not required to drop out. Wiz Imp 13 hrs ago #19

I know. He should think of his supporters leftstreet 12 hrs ago #22

He's making this all about him, not about Maine or the party mcar 12 hrs ago #25

Maybe he'll recognize the inevitable when the Dem money spigot dries up MorbidButterflyTat 9 hrs ago #47

Ralph Northam playbook n/t Shrek 12 hrs ago #24

Cuomo never stepped aside, even after he was kicked out for his allegations MakeThemCry 12 hrs ago #32

But you just explained it leftstreet 11 hrs ago #41

The party shouldn't have supported Cuomo either EdmondDantes_ 11 hrs ago #44

Color me shocked pinkstarburst 10 hrs ago #46

Reactions have been swift Torchlight 14 hrs ago #3

Actually, it can be become a strength for the next candidate: "Unlike Susan Collins.... 68er 14 hrs ago #5

Oh, snap! mwmisses4289 12 hrs ago #30

His detractor list... 2naSalit 13 hrs ago #9

! MorbidButterflyTat 9 hrs ago #48

Yeah, he's toast. Wednesdays 14 hrs ago #6

Is there time for him to register as a Republican? usonian 14 hrs ago #8

I think in today's political climate... kentuck 13 hrs ago #12

So sorry to say, you're right. usonian 13 hrs ago #16

Without Bernie, he will have lost a huge source of support... kentuck 13 hrs ago #10

The fact that Bernie spoke with Platner personally about this matters Tom Rinaldo 13 hrs ago #14

Dire consequences for Vermont? DFW 12 hrs ago #26

Well, you know, all those small New England States are pretty much the same... Tom Rinaldo 12 hrs ago #27

the dire consequences of Susan Collins retaining her seat eShirl 12 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 13 hrs ago #17

Bernie needs to vet people *before* endorsing, rather than cleaning up Maru Kitteh 12 hrs ago #23

From December 6, 2017: DFW 11 hrs ago #40

December 7, 2017 + December 6, 2017 Celerity 7 hrs ago #52

There were 33 Democratic Senators that urged Al to resign. DFW 6 min ago #56

It's about damned time. NT abbeyco 12 hrs ago #28

Didn't someone explain to Platner LilElf70 11 hrs ago #35

I'm scared about more than Graham Platner OddMom20 11 hrs ago #37

If those that live in Maine want him then he should stay. They in Maine should decide for Maine. dave99 11 hrs ago #39

I remember quite vividly what happened the last time Dr. T 11 hrs ago #45

I think that being a state election, and one with a small population, changing candidates now... Raftergirl 7 hrs ago #50

It worked when NJ swapped Torrecelli out and Lautenberg in karynnj 7 hrs ago #51