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LisaL

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4. I don't think rules allow for him to be expelled.

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Tue Jul 7, 2026, 10:15 PM

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He has to step down on his own by July 13. If he doesn't step down by then, he stays on the ballot.

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Maine Democratic Party Says Platner Will Have 'No Role' in Next Nominee [View all] Jose Garcia Tuesday OP

What an over-inflated ego, this guy. mahina Tuesday #1

Too big for his britches was my first thought. ❤️ littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #40

Nothing to lose manicdem Tuesday #2

then the Maine Democratic Party had better be thinking about what to do if Platner doesn't drop out by Monday 0rganism Tuesday #3

I don't think rules allow for him to be expelled. LisaL Tuesday #4

then the Maine Democratic Party is completely incorrect about Platner having no say 0rganism Tuesday #24

It's a real good time to do things without announcing to the world somsai Tuesday #5

They can be Mad at Sen Sanders, too.. he asked Cha 23 hrs ago #29

Oh, Planters volunteers are anxious to Cha 23 hrs ago #32

Can party leadership actually remove him from the ballot if he does not agree to step down? thesquanderer Tuesday #6

I don't think so. LisaL Tuesday #8

Very doubtful after a primary win. paleotn Tuesday #17

His team JustAnotherGen Tuesday #7

They knew what he was and they didn't care Keepthesoulalive Tuesday #16

Then, imo, he will stay in the race... -misanthroptimist Tuesday #9

He can stay on, but I fail to see how he can force anybody to support his campaign. LisaL Tuesday #11

Think back to 2016 -misanthroptimist Tuesday #18

I don't know what you base that on -misanthroptimist Tuesday #23

He's dead to me. RandySF Tuesday #12

Yes, his supporters walked right into this one. LisaL Tuesday #13

Enjoy your Republican Senate -misanthroptimist Tuesday #21

'Your" Republican Senate? sheshe2 23 hrs ago #28

More gaslighting MorbidButterflyTat 23 hrs ago #34

Yes, on both counts. sheshe2 22 hrs ago #37

This is a measure of his character. paleotn Tuesday #19

Again, I agree -misanthroptimist Tuesday #22

His character is entitled. RandySF 23 hrs ago #27

If you can see into the hearts and minds of men and women... paleotn 4 hrs ago #69

Stay, and force us to either lose the senate or lose the senate Torchlight 13 hrs ago #56

"Accused rapists chooses (fill in the blank)." RandySF Tuesday #10

This statement made me smile LetMyPeopleVote Tuesday #14

+1,000 WSHazel Tuesday #15

TY for posting the Vid with Cha 23 hrs ago #35

Agree! MorbidButterflyTat 23 hrs ago #36

Yeah, she's mad and direct. no sugar- Cha 22 hrs ago #39

With our outstanding 0 for 2 record, we don't need any advice. usonian Tuesday #20

Advice from a guy (and his pals) who was too dumb to realize that raping his girlfriend wasn't... LudwigPastorius 23 hrs ago #33

His political stand is excellent, and deserves consideration, even if hs is (allegedly) Jack the Ripper. usonian 22 hrs ago #38

As a Maine voter, I think both sides are correct. He should be done GPV 17 hrs ago #42

There must be other candidates in Maine with similar platforms? yardwork 15 hrs ago #47

Yes, you got a lot right there. Do come up for a visit sometime! The issue GPV 15 hrs ago #49

I'd love to visit! yardwork 14 hrs ago #50

Do you remember why the DNC bailed on being GPV 14 hrs ago #54

The media was all in on Reagan. yardwork 8 hrs ago #65

Hate me if you want. We can write off the Maine Senator race. Jacson6 23 hrs ago #25

We only had a slightly greater chance of pushing See-Saw Susie out. People GPV 17 hrs ago #43

I'm feeling more hopeful now than I was a week ago. yardwork 15 hrs ago #48

He'll have no role because it will be caucuses or a "pop-up" convention the weekend of 7/25 pat_k 23 hrs ago #26

He has to step down for any of that to happen. LisaL 15 hrs ago #45

Of course, but I just can't imagine him not stepping down. pat_k 7 hrs ago #66

Platner has been "86'ed" FakeNoose 23 hrs ago #30

This message was self-deleted by its author RandySF 23 hrs ago #31

Always thought this guy was an opportunist ringer. Oh, and a nazi. tazcat 21 hrs ago #41

🎉 GOOD! --- When a candidate disqualifies themselves, they lose the right to dictate the party's future. QueerDuck 17 hrs ago #44

Can He Endorse Susan Collins, Please? His Endorsement Rivals Jeff Epstein At This Point DrFunkenstein 15 hrs ago #46

I get hes a rapist and all but he is also the nominee SSJVegeta 14 hrs ago #51

Maine is lost this cycle WinningAgain 14 hrs ago #52

This feels more and more like a ratfuck WSHazel 14 hrs ago #53

I wonder if there was a better way to word this Polybius 13 hrs ago #55

Yup, Karma13612 10 hrs ago #60

I think Paxton's team in TX is taking notes Torchlight 13 hrs ago #57

This might not be popular, but I will post it anyway: Karma13612 13 hrs ago #58

His supporters are gone Quiet Em 10 hrs ago #61

Doesn't mean they don't Karma13612 9 hrs ago #62

Do you mean a woman? What's a "young gal"? obamanut2012 9 hrs ago #64

I'm 72 years old.... Karma13612 4 hrs ago #68

Meanwhile Collins 38 year affair with a married guy who she later married Bengus81 13 hrs ago #59

You know, Swalwell knew when to bow out obamanut2012 9 hrs ago #63

But since he was already a rep, it was easier to force him out. LisaL 7 hrs ago #67