I find the comparison rather disturbing. Obviously no one is perfect, but many of the allegations are unsettling.

I am surprised that his campaign didn't do any oppo research early on, as they didn't appear to be prepared for so many of the accusations. Granted I know much of them could be fabricated by republican operatives.

Obviously, I hope we win the seat and if it is Platner, I hope he lives up to his promises.

That's the choice Mainers have. Our approval is unnecessary.

The choice Mainers have is Janet Mills, David Costello, or Graham Platner.

JFC

David, whose family was not well-off and who, like many in Maine, began work early and worked his way through the University of Maine, George Washington University, and the London School of Economics. And who served for more than 30 years in senior-level government and non-government positions, both in the United States, including in Maine, and abroad – implementing and managing; not simply legislating or talking about complex multi-million-dollar programs and operations.
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Programs and operations that included working closely with U.S. Army, the United Nations, and foreign aid organizations overseas – and various state and local government agencies, businesses, and non-governmental organizations in Maine, Maryland, and elsewhere.

Programs and operations that resulted in: elections, campaign finance, and motor vehicle safety reforms in Maine; improved public schools and expanded assistance to children, youth and families at risk in Baltimore; the implementation of ambitious job creation, education, healthcare, crime eduction, and environmental protection programs in Maryland; and the completion of more than 4,000 peace and community building projects in conflict-torn Cambodia, Haiti, Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo, and Serbia.
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The contrasts between Senator Collins’s and David’s backgrounds and public service records couldn’t be starker, and the decision regarding whom to support in 2026 should be an easy one.



https://www.costelloforsenate.com/

Bernie and Hasan can go to Maine but I can’t mention another Democratic candidate?

But I have as much right to advocate as anyone who travels to another state to endorse.

Its a primary. If Costello wins the primary he is the nominee in a blue state. That doesnt make any sense to say Collins automatically wins.

Costello's issue isnt that he cannot beat Collins. Its that he probably wont be the nominee. But if our democracy were more democratic, he would have just as much a chance to spread his message as any other candidate. And probably be the nominee by now if he doesn't have nearly the baggage as Platner.

And spread his message but for whatever reason he just hasn’t caught on with the public

Say what you will, platner has done 71 events since last august, that’s putting in the work

I too do not care much for advocating for a creep.

we can have an OPINION on ALL POLITICIANS

Not according to the DU rules.

but nothing says we can't discuss politicians not running in our own states

the rules, since they have been here almost since the beginning. As a point of information, we are able to discuss anyone. Bashing Dems is not allowed.

For what we know of him, Costello sounds like an ideal candidate.

We are on the edge of ww3 and he doesn’t have an opinion?

I dont understand why he is so rarely mentioned.

You guys married to your high school sweetheart for five decades can just STFU.

And I hope that Democrats don’t fall for it and decide to try to get him to leave the race in the circular firing squad. people in Maine appreciate him

believe it. That is the best we have?

Democracy is under threat and people are talking about ex girlfriends

mouse shit"? His rape apologist posts are "mickey mouse shit"? Good to know where women stand.

At that point of time in his life, we should cede the election to the GOP and stay out of power while Democracy goes through the shedder.

But again, thank you for making your feelings so clear.

We are facing the loss of our democracy.

WE NEED TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS.
WE NEED TO WANT TO WIN.

Thank you 🤓

That's why it is critical to make sure your battle strategy is sound, and well thought out.

A lot of us learned from him as children and grew up better for it. Don't diss Mickey!


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Those 'ex-girlfriends' deserve a voice just like Platner does.

And I’ll would bet that they are going to gravitate to the guy who supports lowering Medicare enrollment to 0 years old, who supports a moratorium on AI data centers, who supports stopping stupid wars, and who would strengthen the estate tax and increase the taxes on capital gains. I would bet money that they are dying to talk bout why those issues are life and death to them in this moment in history.

Or they can talk about relationships this guy had years ago because I suppose some people care about that more than the other stuff going on

Always great to learn a new synonym for women…..well maybe not so great….

I trust the Democrats in Maine! (those are the ONLY ones that decide this)

when it looks like the candidate is going to win.

Afterall, those allegations came out when he was winning handily against Doug Jones in the special election of December, 2017.

Platner is running against a woman (in the primary, then the general election if he wins the primary), so the opposition and corporate media are pulling out all the stops to dig up dirt that would most "concern" women voters: being a "terrible boyfriend," an all-around rake and a cad.

As Sun Tzu noted, always attack an opponent's weakest point; It's the most efficient path to victory because it requires less effort to break a vulnerable defense than to batter through a fortified one. Strange how these things work in GOP politics.

Meanwhile, down in the Lone Star State, Talarico is running against the worst sort of scumbag. Paxton's a verifiable piece of shit, makes even Trump look like a stand-up guy. So, Republicans and corporate media are going after Talarico because he's too christian, doesn't "eat enough beef," has a "vegan girlfriend," and since he's never been accused of sexual assaults, he must not be "masculine enough," maybe he's even "transgender." That's what Texas Republicans consider his most vulnerable defense.

I like Platner-- he's a good speaker.

That said, I'm remembering Al Franken. And I hated hated hated that. I still can't stand to listen to Kirsten Gillebrand.

I think the attacks on Graham Platner are nothing more than a hit job.

Why?

Because back, last century-- after soldiers came home from Viet Nam I remember being warned that a lot of these guys had been through brutal situations. Be careful. Give them room. They might be troubled. They've been through a lot.

So, the soldiers coming back from Iraq-- after seeing battle-- are they supposed to be perfect gentlemen?

It doesn't mean bad behavior should be ignored. But it has to be put into the category of maybe we need to give them some room.
Being rude isn't a crime.

I don't think Graham Platner is a perfect gentleman. But from his speeches, yes, he's a good candidate and let's not crucify him without taking the time to be thoughtful.

Now it's up to the voters in Maine.

I think he'll win.

David Costello (D)
I have no interest in Fetterman II
Yesterday
David, whose family was not well-off and who, like many in Maine, began work early and worked his way through the University of Maine, George Washington University, and the London School of Economics. And who served for more than 30 years in senior-level government and non-government positions, both in the United States, including in Maine, and abroad – implementing and managing; not simply legislating or talking about complex multi-million-dollar programs and operations.
​
Programs and operations that included working closely with U.S. Army, the United Nations, and foreign aid organizations overseas – and various state and local government agencies, businesses, and non-governmental organizations in Maine, Maryland, and elsewhere.

Programs and operations that resulted in: elections, campaign finance, and motor vehicle safety reforms in Maine; improved public schools and expanded assistance to children, youth and families at risk in Baltimore; the implementation of ambitious job creation, education, healthcare, crime eduction, and environmental protection programs in Maryland; and the completion of more than 4,000 peace and community building projects in conflict-torn Cambodia, Haiti, Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo, and Serbia.
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The contrasts between Senator Collins’s and David’s backgrounds and public service records couldn’t be starker, and the decision regarding whom to support in 2026 should be an easy one.



https://www.costelloforsenate.com/

Someone decent, ethical, educated, hard working.

A vote for him indicates we really want to win the war against the fascists and save democracy.

Thank goodness there's a good amount of time before the election. I hope every time platinum steps on his whatever that David Costello's excellent background for the job is made a topic instead.

Not the tiny ones.

apologist, or used language like "hatchet wound" in talking about women. It is quite troublesome to think that someone who openly expresses his views on women in such terms might end up being in a position to vote on issues affecting women.

I am a military kid, Dad flew combat in three wars.
And I am a retired mental health professional.

Having PTSD does cause people to behave they way you are talking about.