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2naSalit

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Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Tue Jun 2, 2026, 03:03 PM

Jun 2

And He is not the only candidate on the ballot, there is ranked choice so he may not fare as well as many expect. The other candidates have actual experience in governing and I think Maine voters know it.

Just because a lot of out-of-staters want him doesn't mean he's the great messiah who is our only hope. Ranked choice is a new thing for me but I think I already like it more than I thought I would... not so much holding of the nose when choosing.

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Maine Is Reminiscent of the Al Franken Fiasco [View all] MineralMan Jun 2 OP

Maybe we should get smart Boo1 Jun 2 #1

What "We" Are You Talking About MineralMan Jun 2 #3

Maine has another Democratic candidate PatSeg Jun 2 #34

he's ignored because he is a minor candidate who polls poorly (zero to 2 per cent ususally, with one newish poll at 3) Celerity Jun 2 #49

Thanks for the info PatSeg Jun 2 #57

I thought we were concentrating on our own states Sympthsical Jun 2 #2

I'm always interested in all races. MineralMan Jun 2 #7

LOL, ok Sympthsical Jun 2 #13

At least you're consistent. TheProle Jun 2 #33

"I observe what I want and comment as I please." DOST THOU NOT OBSERVETH THE IRONY?! ColoringFool Jun 3 #65

These situations are not in the same ballpark Quiet Em Jun 2 #4

Oh, don't be concerned. mr715 Jun 2 #8

Are you attempting to compare me to Susan Collins? Quiet Em Jun 2 #10

Not at all. mr715 Jun 2 #12

Ok, we're cool Quiet Em Jun 2 #20

I apologize. I respect you and I appreciate your perspective, values, and experience. mr715 Jun 2 #21

What fiasco? He resigned, Dayton named Smith to take his place, and she went on to be a hell of a senator. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2 #5

He was forced to resign. MineralMan Jun 2 #9

He chose to resign. The ballot challenges were ten years before that, so not sure how it's relevant. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2 #16

It's like choosing to resign from your job if your boss tells LisaL Jun 2 #39

Expulsions from the Senate are 2/3s? mr715 Jun 2 #48

So you prefer we keep Al Franken AZProgressive Jun 2 #52

It is a challenging dynamic. mr715 Jun 2 #6

I think Fetterman is ill. MineralMan Jun 2 #11

Yes mr715 Jun 2 #15

Fetterman is definitely ill. ShazzieB Jun 2 #25

Yes. I wish there were someone who MineralMan Jun 2 #28

He can be ill, which I think he is,... returnee Friday #69

You don't live in Pennsylvania. ColoringFool Jun 3 #66

I have known people whose entire personality was Bettie Jun 3 #67

No. 2naSalit Jun 2 #14

Out of staters DON'T want him. Mainers do. mainer Jun 2 #26

Well... 2naSalit Jun 2 #30

"He's got a steep climb with women's issues..." MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2 #51

Susan Collins supported Kavanaugh who ended reproductive rights for women AZProgressive Jun 2 #54

"I want a senator, not a saint" is eerily reminiscent of Trump voters, who said . . . markpkessinger Jun 2 #31

Good point PatSeg Jun 2 #35

It's also reminiscent of Bill Clinton mainer Jun 2 #38

Bill Clinton is probably the more apt analogy. mr715 Jun 2 #45

Sure, if Bill Clinton had all the other baggage yorkster Jun 2 #61

yup Skittles Jun 2 #43

And they didn't get either one. MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2 #50

Most of DUers commenting on this don't live in Maine AZProgressive Jun 2 #53

I agree with Senators Chris Murphy and Bernie Sanders. Platner is a flawed candidate but the things that makes Nanjeanne Jun 2 #17

+1 leftstreet Jun 2 #18

Everyone is flawed. Everyone. MineralMan Jun 2 #23

Not I. I am without flaw. mr715 Jun 2 #46

Good to hear! MineralMan Jun 2 #47

Not really EdmondDantes_ Jun 2 #19

Franken denied doing it. LisaL Jun 2 #37

The party leaders didn't want him in the first place. BlueTsunami2018 Jun 2 #22

And the party leaders found someone to run. mr715 Jun 2 #24

No adultery? Jughead Jun 2 #27

Is sending women text messages the same as adultery? mainer Jun 2 #29

I have yet to see him... 2naSalit Jun 2 #32

I've seen no abusive behavior mainer Jun 2 #36

Are you married? Ask your wife. MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2 #56

I'm a woman mainer Jun 2 #59

If it's just this "scandal", it won't be much of a problem for Platner. However, if there's a reason to be worried, it Fil1957 Jun 2 #40

What are the chances of no more revelations? LisaL Jun 2 #41

Recommended. H2O Man Jun 2 #42

"Pervs have been broken... BurnDoubt Jun 2 #44

They are two different situations AND different times Cosmocat Jun 2 #55

I agree they are different situations and different times AZProgressive Jun 2 #58

I was much reassured by an interview... LAS14 Jun 2 #60

They are quite similar in that neither had any type of experience holding office before they ran for the US Senate MichMan Jun 2 #62

No, it's not. Forget the sexting, the Nazi tattoo and the GPV Jun 3 #63

No, Franken was accused, Jane Mayer concluded the story was "full of holes." betsuni Jun 3 #64

Here's what I do know... Nanjeanne Jun 3 #68

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