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ToxMarz

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3. If Platner ended up being another Fetterman (which I in no way believe) how would he be worse than Collin's

Reply to Scrivener7 (Original post)

Sat Jun 6, 2026, 02:24 PM

23 hrs ago

for Democrats. I'm not from Maine so I don't get to decide, but seems greatest opposition to him is from outside Maine so I'll throw in my two cents as well.

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Let's look at this from another angle. Let's review Susan Collins's record: [View all] Scrivener7 Yesterday OP

I have had Just Jerome 23 hrs ago #1

We haven't taught her the lesson yet, but if we put a Dem in that seat, we will! Scrivener7 22 hrs ago #5

Oh yes, that's how she pulls it off PatSeg 22 hrs ago #9

And watching the math like a hawk. Voting "centrist" when the numbers won't allow the measure to pass and Scrivener7 22 hrs ago #10

Oh my, she is very crafty PatSeg 22 hrs ago #12

I can't stand her phony-baloney either. She gets on my last nerve. littlemissmartypants 21 hrs ago #15

I KNOW!!! I hesitated to mention that, but come on. It grows more pronounced Scrivener7 21 hrs ago #16

Susan Collins has demonstrated repeatedly to the Maine voters FakeNoose 23 hrs ago #2

If Platner ended up being another Fetterman (which I in no way believe) how would he be worse than Collin's ToxMarz 23 hrs ago #3

I doubt he will turn Fetterman. But EVEN IF HE DOES, he's another Democratic ass in a Senate seat, Scrivener7 22 hrs ago #8

Yes! Pushes us to the majority and gets rid of Collins ALBliberal 21 hrs ago #17

Collins is certifiably MAGA. Martin68 22 hrs ago #4

But...but... -misanthroptimist 22 hrs ago #6

Is anyone here considering voting for Susan Collins? LisaL 22 hrs ago #7

Fiendish much? czarjak 22 hrs ago #11

This is excellent, but will Maine Democrats and independents pay attention and become aware of these things? Janbdwl72 21 hrs ago #13

To be fair, the allegations against him aren't tiny by any means, and we know Scrivener7 21 hrs ago #14

Amen!!! Joinfortmill 21 hrs ago #18

Doesn't seem very concerned if you ask me. Crowman2009 21 hrs ago #19