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leftstreet

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16. No, it was just an observation

Reply to W_HAMILTON (Reply #14)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 11:59 AM

Thursday

Following his socials, reading articles about him

Maine's demographics include the largest elderly population in the US. They've also historically tended conservative in electing candidates.

If you factor in Trump distaste, the crap economy, Platner's massive commitment to town halls (50+ at this point), there may be a story there.

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