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MineralMan

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83. We'll probably know who the nominee is sometime on Wednesday.

Sat Jun 6, 2026, 10:30 AM

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Then the voters in Maine will know who the Democratic candidate is in November. It will be interesting to see what happens on Wednesday, I think.

None of my business, though. I don't vote in Maine. In fact, it's one of only two states I have never set foot in. It and North Dakota. I could easily go to North Dakota, since I live in Minnesota, but I can't find a reason to do so. Maine, on the other hand is a long way from here. I was in Vermont, once, but somehow didn't go to Maine.

Maine voters will decide, not us.

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ME-SEN: Janet Mills Considers Jumping Back Into Race [View all] RandySF Jun 5 OP

Now that Platner's been "muddied" Mossfern Jun 5 #1

Fuck me. If she had a chance of winning she should have campaigned. If she wins by jumping on this Nanjeanne Jun 5 #2

If she wins by jumping on this story that means LisaL Jun 5 #3

Yeah but in general the story is gone as well as enthusiasm. And many Dems will wither on the vine. Bad choice Nanjeanne Jun 5 #13

Story is gone? LisaL Jun 5 #18

If he loses and Mills wins primary why would anyone keep the story alive? Nanjeanne Jun 5 #38

Bullshit Boo1 Jun 5 #77

You mean the right-wing hit piece Ziggy Beans Jun 5 #25

Yep. We need to stop putting up 79 year olds. No matter how much some here insist that 79 is younger than springtime. Scrivener7 Jun 5 #11

Welp... sheshe2 Jun 5 #72

Thank you for making my point. Scrivener7 Jun 5 #75

You are very welcome! sheshe2 Jun 5 #76

Totally agree. Nt lostnfound Saturday #81

So if their candidate doesn't win, they will sit the election out? W_HAMILTON Jun 5 #46

Yep, coming from people LisaL Jun 5 #56

Oh, great. Once again, we're at risk of another six years of Collins. MineralMan Jun 5 #4

Seems to me we are at risk either way. LisaL Jun 5 #6

Where do you vote, LisaL? MineralMan Jun 5 #8

I am in OH. LisaL Jun 5 #15

Brown is looking good. mr715 Jun 5 #19

It's OH so I am afraid to get my hopes up. LisaL Jun 5 #21

I liked Sherrod Brown from the start mr715 Jun 5 #27

I like him too. LisaL Jun 5 #29

She is extremely impressive. mr715 Jun 5 #30

And Acton is up a point in a poll done for FOX pat_k Jun 5 #65

Maybe they shouldn't have elevated a guy Boo1 Jun 5 #79

FFS! CivicGrief Jun 5 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Ars Longa Jun 5 #48

Interesting comment, Ars. sheshe2 Jun 5 #64

I wish to apologize to SheShe and all,and try to re-phrase my earlier thoughts. I do not hate the Dem Party... Ars Longa Jun 5 #70

Thank you, Ars. sheshe2 Jun 5 #71

lol good lord WhiskeyGrinder Jun 5 #7

This is why even voters like me aren't happy with the Dems LSparkle Jun 5 #9

So....Democrats aren't allowed to vote for the DEMOCRAT that they want? Boo1 Jun 5 #80

This will just come off as another Harris replacement of Biden scheme. Climate Crusader Jun 5 #10

If Maine voters believe Platner is rehabilitated, what is there to worry about, whether she jumps back into the race or LisaL Jun 5 #12

Mills is still on the ballot RandySF Jun 5 #14

I know, but she stopped campaigning. LisaL Jun 5 #16

So? RandySF Jun 5 #22

I am not sure where you are going with this line of questioning. LisaL Jun 5 #24

Exactly RandySF Jun 5 #26

Four days before the primary? Bettie Jun 5 #67

Four days to go? Easterncedar Jun 5 #32

What is she going to do? mr715 Jun 5 #44

Again, what is there to worry about? LisaL Jun 5 #61

I think there's 2 other Dems besides Mills and Platner n/t Just_Vote_Dem Jun 5 #36

Mills and Costello. RandySF Jun 5 #39

So Mills, Costello, and Platner? n/t Just_Vote_Dem Jun 5 #40

Yep RandySF Jun 5 #42

Thanks. This just got really interesting! n/t Just_Vote_Dem Jun 5 #43

yup Skittles Jun 5 #20

She has been in the race for months, so no, nothing like that at all, not even a little. FascismIsDeath Jun 5 #17

So is Maine voters SELECT Mills Boo1 Jun 5 #78

Jesus Christ mr715 Jun 5 #23

I'm sure the Platner campaign has nothing to worry about. RandySF Jun 5 #28

Yep. LisaL Jun 5 #33

It won't hurt Platner mr715 Jun 5 #34

Well then you have nothing to worry about. LisaL Jun 5 #57

Again, my disappointment is with Gov. Mills mr715 Jun 5 #58

Good. QueerDuck Jun 5 #31

Interesting! Just_Vote_Dem Jun 5 #35

Post removed Post removed Jun 5 #37

My feelings exactly. LisaL Jun 5 #41

There is a provision for replacing a nominee in the Maine election code. RandySF Jun 5 #50

Soo even when he wins the primary you still won't stop? questionseverything Jun 5 #59

😭 QueerDuck Jun 5 #66

She needs to back off. She was my first choice. But? ALBliberal Jun 5 #45

The question as I see it... Llewlladdwr Jun 5 #47

Isn't Maine a ranked choice voiting state? lostincalifornia Jun 5 #49

Yep RandySF Jun 5 #52

Thanks. I am not a fan of ranked choice voting, but in this case probably doesn't hurt anyone's lostincalifornia Jun 5 #53

I'm a big fan of RCV. OAITW r.2.0 Jun 5 #62

Won't change anything JBTaurus83 Jun 5 #51

I guess we will find out soon enough. LisaL Jun 5 #54

Don't Aviation Pro Jun 5 #55

Isn't that true for ANY politician? Since it is ranked choice voting, this shouldn't hurt anyone I would lostincalifornia Jun 5 #60

The way I read it, her personal ambition was to retire, then Schumer talked her into running. Intractable Saturday #82

A personal observation in Downeast Maine.... democrank Jun 5 #63

I hope that she does get back in LetMyPeopleVote Jun 5 #68

She is on the ballot. LisaL Jun 5 #69

Oh, this uppity woman should sit down and zip it. sheshe2 Jun 5 #73

Good krawhitham Jun 5 #74

We'll probably know who the nominee is sometime on Wednesday. MineralMan Saturday #83