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10. Given Planter's record I was hoping

Reply to mr715 (Original post)

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 07:19 PM

Jul 10

for the best on Monday. Since that's when it was reported he would "sign the letter".

Yes, we're desperate for change, but Planter wasn't it.

TY mr715, it is a reief.

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For those worried, Platner has officially withdrawn. [View all] mr715 Jul 10 OP

Oh thank goodness Quiet Em Jul 10 #1

Secretary of State's Office confirms receipt of official withdrawal by US Senate candidate Graham Platner demmiblue Jul 10 #2

Thx nt mr715 Jul 10 #5

"[W[orried"? More like "interested." There's not been any question of... ColoringFool Jul 10 #3

Some people have expressed that they believe he is acting in bad faith mr715 Jul 10 #4

Well, the last day to withdraw would have been this Monday. LisaL Jul 10 #7

Exactly. MorbidButterflyTat Jul 10 #8

Platner formally exited this afternoon, instead of waiting until Monday. LetMyPeopleVote Jul 10 #6

Yay! LeftInTX Jul 10 #9

Given Planter's record I was hoping Cha Jul 10 #10

Good. I hope Mainers pick a strong electable candidate to take out Collins. yardwork Jul 10 #11