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In reply to the discussion: New from Bernie Sanders: "I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. [View all]
2naSalit
(105,268 posts)15. The next...
Highest ranking candidate from the primary should replace him, we already voted in order of preference, just last month so that should be where they make the selection.
Anything else defeats the purpose of the ranked choice option.
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New from Bernie Sanders: "I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. [View all]
demmiblue
13 hrs ago
OP
Is he another Fetterman? Fetterman is a Democrat only by registration, but his heart and mind are somewhere else.
Escurumbele
11 hrs ago
#29
Um. He won the primary. He can't be replaced unless/until he agrees to drop out.
Wiz Imp
12 hrs ago
#18
Maybe he'll recognize the inevitable when the Dem money spigot dries up
MorbidButterflyTat
8 hrs ago
#47
Cuomo never stepped aside, even after he was kicked out for his allegations
MakeThemCry
10 hrs ago
#32
Actually, it can be become a strength for the next candidate: "Unlike Susan Collins....
68er
12 hrs ago
#5
Well, you know, all those small New England States are pretty much the same...
Tom Rinaldo
11 hrs ago
#27
"Bernie Sanders joins Democrats' calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as window to replace him narr
orleans
12 hrs ago
#17
If those that live in Maine want him then he should stay. They in Maine should decide for Maine.
dave99
10 hrs ago
#39
I think that being a state election, and one with a small population, changing candidates now...
Raftergirl
6 hrs ago
#50