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9. The only thing I regret if the Maine Dems decide to overlook him for this,

Reply to Frasier Balzov (Reply #5)

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 09:34 PM

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is that they're sending up the message that Platner was worse than Susan Collins. And for the life of me, I can't imagine putting up with Susan Collins for another term, when we can, hopefully, find a way for Platner to step down after the election and be replaced.

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Another option concerning the Platner situation. [View all] Baitball Blogger Monday OP

Hang tough Platner duckworth969 Monday #1

He's not worth it... 2naSalit Monday #3

He's a candidate; he has no constituents. WhiskeyGrinder Monday #4

No... 2naSalit Monday #2

Or he could say I'm running and I'm serving. Frasier Balzov Monday #5

The only thing I regret if the Maine Dems decide to overlook him for this, Baitball Blogger Monday #9

I really hope he drops out, and I think he should and will. eShirl Monday #6

I think is it about guaranteed pat_k Monday #8

ME-Sen: Plans are statewide caucuses or a "pop-up" convention 7/25 weekend (assuming he withdraws) pat_k Monday #7