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47. There must be other candidates in Maine with similar platforms?

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 08:53 AM

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Platner has never held any elected office, so he's running on his words.

There must be others in Maine who will say "We don't like Trumpism, we want healthcare for all, etc."

I haven't been to Maine yet - would love to visit, sounds like a beautiful state - so I'm just thinking out loud. Am I generally correct here? My impression of Maine's culture is that people there are independent and tough. Many areas are rural and many Maine voters hold some fairly conservative views around gun rights, for instance.

It sounds like a populist message about just rewards for hard work, being treated fairly, working together with an expectation that others will work hard too, allowing Mainers the independence to be themselves without a lot of outside ideological interference - that sort of message would resonate. Common sense. I can see how some kinds of progressive messages and candidates might NOT resonate.

The parts of Trumpism I'll bet many Mainers dislike include the foreign wars, invasion of Iran and Venezuela, causing trouble with Canada, the tariffs, the general lying and bullshit from Trump, the high prices. Susan Collins is vulnerable because she's supported Trump and his nominees.

Is this about right? Is there a candidate ready to step in right now who could address these issues?

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

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

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

Nothing to lose manicdem Tuesday #2

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

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

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

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

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

Oh, Planters volunteers are anxious to Cha Yesterday #32

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

I don't think so. LisaL Tuesday #8

Very doubtful after a primary win. paleotn Tuesday #17

His team JustAnotherGen Tuesday #7

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

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

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

Think back to 2016 -misanthroptimist Tuesday #18

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

He's dead to me. RandySF Tuesday #12

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

Enjoy your Republican Senate -misanthroptimist Tuesday #21

'Your" Republican Senate? sheshe2 Yesterday #28

More gaslighting MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #34

Yes, on both counts. sheshe2 Yesterday #37

This is a measure of his character. paleotn Tuesday #19

Again, I agree -misanthroptimist Tuesday #22

His character is entitled. RandySF Yesterday #27

If you can see into the hearts and minds of men and women... paleotn 21 hrs ago #69

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

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

This statement made me smile LetMyPeopleVote Tuesday #14

+1,000 WSHazel Tuesday #15

TY for posting the Vid with Cha Yesterday #35

Agree! MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #36

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I'd love to visit! yardwork Yesterday #50

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

The media was all in on Reagan. yardwork Yesterday #65

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

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

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

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

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

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

Platner has been "86'ed" FakeNoose Yesterday #30

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

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

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

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

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

Maine is lost this cycle WinningAgain Yesterday #52

This feels more and more like a ratfuck WSHazel Yesterday #53

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

Yup, Karma13612 Yesterday #60

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

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

His supporters are gone Quiet Em Yesterday #61

Doesn't mean they don't Karma13612 Yesterday #62

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

I'm 72 years old.... Karma13612 21 hrs ago #68

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

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

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