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AloeVera

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38. People love to vote for their second choice.

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 03:00 PM

Jul 7

A candidate about as far from their first choice in policy and promises as the Big Tent allows.

They'll be stampeding to the polls come November for sure! Not...

I think what would actually defeat the purpose of the ranked choice voting is what you are suggesting.

But it all might be moot anyway. Jared Golden is reported to be fielding calls to run already. Somehow I don't think those calls are coming from Maine.

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New from Bernie Sanders: "I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. [View all] demmiblue Jul 7 OP

Why hasn't Platner ended his campaign yet? leftstreet Jul 7 #1

He thinks he can... 2naSalit Jul 7 #2

Wow. That seems a bit Trumpy leftstreet Jul 7 #4

Indeed... 2naSalit Jul 7 #7

Is he another Fetterman? Fetterman is a Democrat only by registration, but his heart and mind are somewhere else. Escurumbele Jul 7 #29

Couldn't tell ya... 2naSalit Jul 7 #36

It always appeared that way to me ... n/t wackadoo wabbit Jul 7 #55

Yea, he's a control freak, thinks he still has options. WinningAgain Jul 7 #11

However, because of the rules, he does have leverage karynnj Jul 7 #13

The next... 2naSalit Jul 7 #15

Um. He won the primary. He can't be replaced unless/until he agrees to drop out. Wiz Imp Jul 7 #18

Right... 2naSalit Jul 7 #33

Full primary results GJGCA Jul 7 #20

Freudian slip? ABC123Easy Jul 7 #42

Jimminy that's embarrassing GJGCA Jul 7 #43

Don't be embarrassed ABC123Easy Jul 7 #49

If that's what Maine wants karynnj Jul 7 #21

Given those numbers... 2naSalit Jul 7 #34

People love to vote for their second choice. AloeVera Jul 7 #38

ranked choice voting! that is why it exists. rampartd Jul 7 #53

Thanks... 2naSalit Jul 7 #54

That's a question for him. He is not required to drop out. Wiz Imp Jul 7 #19

I know. He should think of his supporters leftstreet Jul 7 #22

He's making this all about him, not about Maine or the party mcar Jul 7 #25

Maybe he'll recognize the inevitable when the Dem money spigot dries up MorbidButterflyTat Jul 7 #47

Ralph Northam playbook n/t Shrek Jul 7 #24

Cuomo never stepped aside, even after he was kicked out for his allegations MakeThemCry Jul 7 #32

But you just explained it leftstreet Jul 7 #41

The party shouldn't have supported Cuomo either EdmondDantes_ Jul 7 #44

Color me shocked pinkstarburst Jul 7 #46

Reactions have been swift Torchlight Jul 7 #3

Actually, it can be become a strength for the next candidate: "Unlike Susan Collins.... 68er Jul 7 #5

Oh, snap! mwmisses4289 Jul 7 #30

His detractor list... 2naSalit Jul 7 #9

! MorbidButterflyTat Jul 7 #48

Yeah, he's toast. Wednesdays Jul 7 #6

Is there time for him to register as a Republican? usonian Jul 7 #8

I think in today's political climate... kentuck Jul 7 #12

So sorry to say, you're right. usonian Jul 7 #16

Without Bernie, he will have lost a huge source of support... kentuck Jul 7 #10

The fact that Bernie spoke with Platner personally about this matters Tom Rinaldo Jul 7 #14

Dire consequences for Vermont? DFW Jul 7 #26

Well, you know, all those small New England States are pretty much the same... Tom Rinaldo Jul 7 #27

the dire consequences of Susan Collins retaining her seat eShirl Jul 7 #31

"Bernie Sanders joins Democrats' calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as window to replace him narr orleans Jul 7 #17

Bernie needs to vet people *before* endorsing, rather than cleaning up Maru Kitteh Jul 7 #23

From December 6, 2017: DFW Jul 7 #40

December 7, 2017 + December 6, 2017 Celerity Jul 7 #52

There were 33 Democratic Senators that urged Al to resign. DFW Jul 8 #56

Some of the accusers were Democrats, including a Dem staffer. Years ago I did a deep dive and the only Democratic Celerity Jul 8 #57

I saw who they were and where they came from. DFW Jul 8 #59

It's about damned time. NT abbeyco Jul 7 #28

Didn't someone explain to Platner LilElf70 Jul 7 #35

I'm scared about more than Graham Platner OddMom20 Jul 7 #37

If those that live in Maine want him then he should stay. They in Maine should decide for Maine. dave99 Jul 7 #39

I remember quite vividly what happened the last time Dr. T Jul 7 #45

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

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

Be nice if Sen Sanders had another Cha Jul 8 #58

Platner had a relationship with Sanders prior to securing the nomination. QueerDuck Jul 8 #60

Hi QD, I'd like to discuss Cha Jul 8 #61