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18. Think back to 2016

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 10:49 PM

Jul 7

Think of all the reasons we had to assume that [Redacted] would lose. The "Grab 'em..." comment alone should have sunk him, no?

But that's not what happened. 46% of indies voted for [Redacted] in 2016 (HRC got only 42%). The same percentage of indies voted for him again in 2024, well after he was adjudicated guilty of SA.

Summing up: About half of indies don't care about these kind of charges, apparently. Why? Couldn't say. But looking at the numbers it's hard to draw another conclusion.

So, there's at least some statistical evidence to support the idea that Platner can win the Senate seat in ME despite the allegation. That leaves Democrats in the position of either supporting his campaign or conceding the Senate to Republicans without a fight.

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Maine Democratic Party Says Platner Will Have 'No Role' in Next Nominee [View all] Jose Garcia Jul 7 OP

What an over-inflated ego, this guy. mahina Jul 7 #1

Too big for his britches was my first thought. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Jul 8 #40

Nothing to lose manicdem Jul 7 #2

then the Maine Democratic Party had better be thinking about what to do if Platner doesn't drop out by Monday 0rganism Jul 7 #3

I don't think rules allow for him to be expelled. LisaL Jul 7 #4

then the Maine Democratic Party is completely incorrect about Platner having no say 0rganism Jul 7 #24

It's a real good time to do things without announcing to the world somsai Jul 7 #5

They can be Mad at Sen Sanders, too.. he asked Cha Jul 8 #29

Oh, Planters volunteers are anxious to Cha Jul 8 #32

Can party leadership actually remove him from the ballot if he does not agree to step down? thesquanderer Jul 7 #6

I don't think so. LisaL Jul 7 #8

Very doubtful after a primary win. paleotn Jul 7 #17

His team JustAnotherGen Jul 7 #7

They knew what he was and they didn't care Keepthesoulalive Jul 7 #16

Then, imo, he will stay in the race... -misanthroptimist Jul 7 #9

He can stay on, but I fail to see how he can force anybody to support his campaign. LisaL Jul 7 #11

Think back to 2016 -misanthroptimist Jul 7 #18

I don't know what you base that on -misanthroptimist Jul 7 #23

He's dead to me. RandySF Jul 7 #12

Yes, his supporters walked right into this one. LisaL Jul 7 #13

Enjoy your Republican Senate -misanthroptimist Jul 7 #21

'Your" Republican Senate? sheshe2 Jul 8 #28

More gaslighting MorbidButterflyTat Jul 8 #34

Yes, on both counts. sheshe2 Jul 8 #37

This is a measure of his character. paleotn Jul 7 #19

Again, I agree -misanthroptimist Jul 7 #22

His character is entitled. RandySF Jul 8 #27

If you can see into the hearts and minds of men and women... paleotn Jul 8 #69

Stay, and force us to either lose the senate or lose the senate Torchlight Jul 8 #56

"Accused rapists chooses (fill in the blank)." RandySF Jul 7 #10

This statement made me smile LetMyPeopleVote Jul 7 #14

+1,000 WSHazel Jul 7 #15

TY for posting the Vid with Cha Jul 8 #35

Agree! MorbidButterflyTat Jul 8 #36

Yeah, she's mad and direct. no sugar- Cha Jul 8 #39

With our outstanding 0 for 2 record, we don't need any advice. usonian Jul 7 #20

Advice from a guy (and his pals) who was too dumb to realize that raping his girlfriend wasn't... LudwigPastorius Jul 8 #33

His political stand is excellent, and deserves consideration, even if hs is (allegedly) Jack the Ripper. usonian Jul 8 #38

As a Maine voter, I think both sides are correct. He should be done GPV Jul 8 #42

There must be other candidates in Maine with similar platforms? yardwork Jul 8 #47

Yes, you got a lot right there. Do come up for a visit sometime! The issue GPV Jul 8 #49

I'd love to visit! yardwork Jul 8 #50

Do you remember why the DNC bailed on being GPV Jul 8 #54

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

Hate me if you want. We can write off the Maine Senator race. Jacson6 Jul 8 #25

We only had a slightly greater chance of pushing See-Saw Susie out. People GPV Jul 8 #43

I'm feeling more hopeful now than I was a week ago. yardwork Jul 8 #48

He'll have no role because it will be caucuses or a "pop-up" convention the weekend of 7/25 pat_k Jul 8 #26

He has to step down for any of that to happen. LisaL Jul 8 #45

Of course, but I just can't imagine him not stepping down. pat_k Jul 8 #66

Platner has been "86'ed" FakeNoose Jul 8 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author RandySF Jul 8 #31

Always thought this guy was an opportunist ringer. Oh, and a nazi. tazcat Jul 8 #41

🎉 GOOD! --- When a candidate disqualifies themselves, they lose the right to dictate the party's future. QueerDuck Jul 8 #44

Can He Endorse Susan Collins, Please? His Endorsement Rivals Jeff Epstein At This Point DrFunkenstein Jul 8 #46

I get hes a rapist and all but he is also the nominee SSJVegeta Jul 8 #51

Maine is lost this cycle WinningAgain Jul 8 #52

This feels more and more like a ratfuck WSHazel Jul 8 #53

I wonder if there was a better way to word this Polybius Jul 8 #55

Yup, Karma13612 Jul 8 #60

I think Paxton's team in TX is taking notes Torchlight Jul 8 #57

This might not be popular, but I will post it anyway: Karma13612 Jul 8 #58

His supporters are gone Quiet Em Jul 8 #61

Doesn't mean they don't Karma13612 Jul 8 #62

Do you mean a woman? What's a "young gal"? obamanut2012 Jul 8 #64

I'm 72 years old.... Karma13612 Jul 8 #68

Meanwhile Collins 38 year affair with a married guy who she later married Bengus81 Jul 8 #59

You know, Swalwell knew when to bow out obamanut2012 Jul 8 #63

But since he was already a rep, it was easier to force him out. LisaL Jul 8 #67