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40. Shoot, this doesn't sound good

Reply to senseandsensibility (Reply #37)

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 04:21 PM

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You'd think that people with too much "baggage" would choose a career outside of politics. If the story is true, he should have seen this coming.

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

Welp. Watch this space. SSJVegeta Monday #1

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

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

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

Thanks! Chasstev365 Monday #14

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

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

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

I expect that as well. BannonsLiver Monday #5

Where? MorbidButterflyTat Monday #27

Make that 7. BannonsLiver Monday #30

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

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

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

Of course that's possible senseandsensibility Monday #8

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

It's always possible RandySF Monday #9

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

No. RandySF Monday #16

Intuition? Jersey Devil Monday #18

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

Because I'm usually right. RandySF Monday #44

Indeed you are. MontanaMama Monday #52

He would have said that obamanut2012 Monday #12

The OP said he did Jersey Devil Monday #17

LOL dem4decades Monday #35

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

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

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

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I hate when they cite prediction markets newdeal2 Monday #23

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

She also held back on Chevalier. RandySF Monday #26

I like AOC. yardwork Monday #43

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

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

July 13 obamanut2012 Monday #38

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

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

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

The Purity Test goes both ways LiberalLovinLug Monday #56

You mean like Mamdani not endorsing Harris before the 2024 election? rogue emissary Monday #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 Monday #60

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

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*sigh* sarisataka Monday #33

This does Manatee Monday #36

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you obamanut2012 Monday #51

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

Not surprising considering the earlier stuff pinkstarburst Monday #54

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

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