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paleotn

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70. We've got no room to talk!

Sun May 3, 2026, 12:41 PM

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VT keeps reelecting Phil Scott. He's moderate, generally, and on some things I agree with him. That's the only way a Republican can win statewide office up here, though I can never bring myself to vote for him. But he showed his true colors with his goofy return to office policy for state employees, which finally got slapped down by the State Labor Relations Board after the state spent gobs of money implementing it. And this wasn't about covid. Remote and hybrid have been options for some state employees since 2012. And why Waterbury of all places? Typical small VT town with limited office space, when greater Burlington / Chittenden county is a short drive away? State offices have been scattered across the Burlington metro for ages. Well, to line the pockets of his development pals of course! And probably himself if we dig deep enough. Seems no matter how much you think a particular Republican has seen the light, they'll always be a money grubbing Republican deep inside.

https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/5829206-scott-administration-telework-fiasco/
https://www.rakevt.org/2025/11/25/phil-scotts-return-to-office-mandate-lines-his-friends-pockets-with-state-funds/

We were down in Mass yesterday. Nasami Farm Nursery in South Deerfield. Love the Native Plant Trust!

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Is Graham Platner going to be Maine's Mamdani? [View all] mainer Friday OP

And the NYT is giving Platner lots of attention: mainer Friday #1

That's what people want and need. Just to know that someone understands their needs and views. Autumn Friday #2

He is no Mamdani. Quiet Em Friday #3

The funny thing is, some people reading that will think it's an insult, and others will think it's a compliment. :-) n/t thesquanderer Friday #21

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Friday #26

ha. Some people read and hear what they want to read and hear but Quiet Em Friday #50

Mamdani had a lot more experience than Platner does. People sure do seem to believe what Platner has to say tho. WhiskeyGrinder Friday #4

That is because he is telling the truth about what needs to happen. n/t PatrickforB Friday #11

Which is not hard to do, and IMO is not something that makes someone senate material. WhiskeyGrinder Friday #12

It does if he can show he cares about the CivicGrief Friday #13

Showing he cares makes him a good candidate, sure. But all of this is vibes-based and I see a lot of people who express WhiskeyGrinder Friday #14

That attitude will get us ... CivicGrief Friday #18

People vote for a candidate and still be realistic about expectations. But I get it, no one wants to feel like they're WhiskeyGrinder Friday #20

Not voting democrat would be a bigger mistake. Flatrat Friday #57

Even if he is a fetterman or a manchin or a sinema (which he isnt) he still beats Collins SSJVegeta Friday #58

The average person or the average MAN? Brenda Saturday #68

I don't know, Whiskey. Honestly, I have watched our Senate and House repeatedly snatch PatrickforB Friday #17

I hear that. My point is that because we've never seen Platner wield political power, we don't know that he knows WhiskeyGrinder Friday #24

True. AOC made some mistakes at first as well. And surely Mamdani will too. But our entire national government PatrickforB Friday #30

True GCG Friday #55

As opposed to the other option? quakerboy Friday #37

Apparently on many issues JBTaurus83 Friday #51

Telling and believing are two different things. paleotn Friday #41

Hopefully not Maine's Fetterman awesomerwb1 Friday #5

OTOH, Maine gave us Angus King Jilly_in_VA Friday #31

Looked at their neighbor, NH lately? paleotn Friday #44

Don't rub salt in our wounds. 😊 sheshe2 Saturday #69

We've got no room to talk! paleotn Sunday #70

That is west of me and a beautiful area. sheshe2 Sunday #71

lets hope he doesnt become Maine's Fetterman Blues Heron Friday #6

Fetterman can't stand Platner leftstreet Friday #7

Better than a Nazi tattoo on his brain, Aristus Friday #8

Speaking of assholes. Repiglicans seem to really love Trump. Autumn Friday #9

Just go ahead and switch parties, you ignorant bastard. paleotn Friday #45

I'd love to see Platner get it on with oatmeal brain in the senate fujiyamasan Friday #47

That's an ironic way to put it, given Fetterman's popularity with Republicans muriel_volestrangler Friday #62

The Stewart interview indeed was superb -misanthroptimist Friday #10

Whether they are positions of conviction or positions of convenience, may not really matter... thesquanderer Friday #23

He's Maine's Fetterman swong19104 Friday #15

Whats the option. Collins? quakerboy Friday #39

No evidence of that whatsoever, besides he can't be worse than Collins fujiyamasan Friday #49

The dude has Nazi tats swong19104 Friday #56

He has been a rape enabler & apologist. He can kick rocks. Jon Stewart is wrong irisblue Friday #16

I know a number of people think Platner's another Fettermen. I disagree. If you listen to his interviews, you can Fil1957 Friday #19

Nope. QueerDuck Friday #22

Maine, best of luck - down here in TX slogging away TBF Friday #25

I really hope he's a Mamdani and not a Fetterman. Scrivener7 Friday #27

I do too. We should not have to worry about this. nt spooky3 Saturday #65

Platner is embracing policies that Mamdani embraces. But Platner will be a Senator and his ability Nanjeanne Friday #28

He's certainly a maverick BeneteauBum Friday #29

So was Sarah Palin! MorbidButterflyTat Friday #42

That's why I'm reticent BeneteauBum Friday #60

If you mean that they both come from wealthy, influential families LisaM Friday #32

I guess I'd have to vote for him Jilly_in_VA Friday #33

I'm sure I'm not alone... GiqueCee Friday #34

i certainly hope he does send susan collins packing ...i for one am sick of susan collins being dawn5651 Friday #35

Thom Hartmann was just praising Graham Planter on his radio show. OMGWTF Friday #36

Let's hope. Buddyzbuddy Friday #38

Watched him last night on Psaki and he is very articulate. vapor2 Friday #40

I don't know much about him except he is a fisherman. Katinfl Friday #43

That, or its Fetterman...... lastlib Friday #46

Be careful of those who tell you exactly what you want to hear. paleotn Friday #48

Fetterman had a massive left hemisphere stroke mr715 Friday #52

Mamdani is charismatic. RandySF Friday #53

He went to my high school... mr715 Saturday #67

I'm More Concerned Deep State Witch Friday #54

We all need to get behind Platner Bluestocking Friday #59

I'm surprised by all of the nay sayers I see in the replies. I don't see what they are looking for in a candidate. flashman13 Friday #61

Graham Platner aka the oyster farmer Miami Blue Friday #63

An excellent interview from start to finish Uncle Joe Friday #64

Graham Platner is going to be Maine's Graham Platner mr715 Saturday #66