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LeftInTX

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29. He would need to legally withdraw. Probably before the end of August.

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 03:23 PM

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State Party would have a nominating convention like they did for Harris.

But he needs to withdraw. He can't be "kicked out" by the party. Being AWOL doesn't count.

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ME-SEN: Graham Platner postpones multiple events this week [View all] RandySF Yesterday OP

Welp. Watch this space. SSJVegeta Yesterday #1

If he already won the Maine primary, who becomes the Democrati nominee?? Chasstev365 Yesterday #2

There is a process but I don't know whether it's too late. RandySF Yesterday #6

I THINK they have two more weeks under ballots are finalized, so good question obamanut2012 Yesterday #11

Thanks! Chasstev365 Yesterday #14

If someone legally withdraws in Texas, the local parties have until the end of August to nominate another candidate. LeftInTX Yesterday #28

He would need to legally withdraw. Probably before the end of August. LeftInTX Yesterday #29

I just saw this trending on bluesky under "accountability" senseandsensibility Yesterday #3

I expect that as well. BannonsLiver Yesterday #5

Where? MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #27

Make that 7. BannonsLiver Yesterday #30

Really wish Mills would have gotten that nom obamanut2012 Yesterday #4

This and she had already won statewide as governor. nt PunkinPi Yesterday #34

or maybe he just isn't feeling well? Jersey Devil Yesterday #7

Of course that's possible senseandsensibility Yesterday #8

Maybe a press conference to declare he felt crappy? Jersey Devil Yesterday #13

It's always possible RandySF Yesterday #9

So he cancelled 2 events over the weekend Jersey Devil Yesterday #10

No. RandySF Yesterday #16

Intuition? Jersey Devil Yesterday #18

This message was self-deleted by its author RandySF Yesterday #20

Because I'm usually right. RandySF Yesterday #44

Indeed you are. MontanaMama Yesterday #52

He would have said that obamanut2012 Yesterday #12

The OP said he did Jersey Devil Yesterday #17

LOL dem4decades Yesterday #35

We'll see but it doesn't sound good. underpants Yesterday #15

You might be right, or he could just be sick. Music Man Yesterday #19

And indeed, he was not just sick :) Music Man Yesterday #55

This is why Blue Full Moon Yesterday #21

Predictit has flipped markedly to Collins. DavidDvorkin Yesterday #22

I hate when they cite prediction markets newdeal2 Yesterday #23

Instead of trashing the establishment all the time WSHazel Yesterday #24

She also held back on Chevalier. RandySF Yesterday #26

I like AOC. yardwork Yesterday #43

I read on the comments on bluesky that under Maine law if he drops out before July 13 senseandsensibility Yesterday #25

Deadline is July 13th? I thought maybe later. LeftInTX Yesterday #31

July 13 obamanut2012 Yesterday #38

if this website is correct, it's to late . rogue emissary Yesterday #39

Hmmmm. Just after the "too late" date this woman amps up her accusations. LiberalLovinLug Yesterday #50

We have till next Monday, but I have little faith he'd do the right thing. rogue emissary Yesterday #53

The Purity Test goes both ways LiberalLovinLug Yesterday #56

You mean like Mamdani not endorsing Harris before the 2024 election? rogue emissary Yesterday #57

Not too late as it says: Withdraws on or before 5 p.m. of the 2nd Monday in July preceding the general election..... Celerity 23 hrs ago #60

My mistake, I should have been clearer. My "too late" was a judgment on him not the letter of the law. rogue emissary 23 hrs ago #62

What a disaster! JoFerret Yesterday #32

*sigh* sarisataka Yesterday #33

This does Manatee Yesterday #36

Shocked that a guy calilama Yesterday #58

MSNOW right now "Woman Who Dated Graham Platner Says He Sexually Assaulted Her senseandsensibility Yesterday #37

Shoot, this doesn't sound good PatSeg Yesterday #40

Platner denies sexual assault allegation, but says he will assess 'best path forward' July 6, 20264:09 PM ET irisblue Yesterday #42

Unless she is psychic, this isn't political. SamuelAdams Yesterday #48

Yup, and she has been politically liberal obamanut2012 Yesterday #49

Do you have a source or link on that or are you referencing the npr article? nt blue_jay Yesterday #59

a town hall set for Monday was postponed because Platner was "not feeling well." LudwigPastorius Yesterday #41

If I lived there and could vote, I would have to not vote for him ashredux Yesterday #45

If this involved anyone other than a Democrat, no one on DU would be defending him. SamuelAdams Yesterday #46

Thank you obamanut2012 Yesterday #51

This message was self-deleted by its author Katcat Yesterday #47

Not surprising considering the earlier stuff pinkstarburst Yesterday #54

Did he ever run for political office before? If not, Senate is a big stretch for the first time. IMHO. Katinfl 23 hrs ago #61

The Maine Democratic Party calls on Graham Planter to drop out of the Senate race. LetMyPeopleVote 22 hrs ago #63