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LisaL

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56. Yep, coming from people

Reply to W_HAMILTON (Reply #46)

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 04:44 PM

9 hrs ago

who have been arguing that we have to vote for a democrat no matter what, what are they worried about?

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ME-SEN: Janet Mills Considers Jumping Back Into Race [View all] RandySF 11 hrs ago OP

Now that Platner's been "muddied" Mossfern 10 hrs ago #1

Fuck me. If she had a chance of winning she should have campaigned. If she wins by jumping on this Nanjeanne 10 hrs ago #2

If she wins by jumping on this story that means LisaL 10 hrs ago #3

Yeah but in general the story is gone as well as enthusiasm. And many Dems will wither on the vine. Bad choice Nanjeanne 10 hrs ago #13

Story is gone? LisaL 10 hrs ago #18

If he loses and Mills wins primary why would anyone keep the story alive? Nanjeanne 10 hrs ago #38

Bullshit Boo1 3 hrs ago #77

You mean the right-wing hit piece Ziggy Beans 10 hrs ago #25

Yep. We need to stop putting up 79 year olds. No matter how much some here insist that 79 is younger than springtime. Scrivener7 10 hrs ago #11

Welp... sheshe2 4 hrs ago #72

Thank you for making my point. Scrivener7 3 hrs ago #75

You are very welcome! sheshe2 3 hrs ago #76

So if their candidate doesn't win, they will sit the election out? W_HAMILTON 10 hrs ago #46

Yep, coming from people LisaL 9 hrs ago #56

Oh, great. Once again, we're at risk of another six years of Collins. MineralMan 10 hrs ago #4

Seems to me we are at risk either way. LisaL 10 hrs ago #6

Where do you vote, LisaL? MineralMan 10 hrs ago #8

I am in OH. LisaL 10 hrs ago #15

Brown is looking good. mr715 10 hrs ago #19

It's OH so I am afraid to get my hopes up. LisaL 10 hrs ago #21

I liked Sherrod Brown from the start mr715 10 hrs ago #27

I like him too. LisaL 10 hrs ago #29

She is extremely impressive. mr715 10 hrs ago #30

And Acton is up a point in a poll done for FOX pat_k 9 hrs ago #65

Maybe they shouldn't have elevated a guy Boo1 3 hrs ago #79

FFS! CivicGrief 10 hrs ago #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Ars Longa 10 hrs ago #48

Interesting comment, Ars. sheshe2 9 hrs ago #64

I wish to apologize to SheShe and all,and try to re-phrase my earlier thoughts. I do not hate the Dem Party... Ars Longa 5 hrs ago #70

Thank you, Ars. sheshe2 5 hrs ago #71

lol good lord WhiskeyGrinder 10 hrs ago #7

This is why even voters like me aren't happy with the Dems LSparkle 10 hrs ago #9

So....Democrats aren't allowed to vote for the DEMOCRAT that they want? Boo1 3 hrs ago #80

This will just come off as another Harris replacement of Biden scheme. Climate Crusader 10 hrs ago #10

If Maine voters believe Platner is rehabilitated, what is there to worry about, whether she jumps back into the race or LisaL 10 hrs ago #12

Mills is still on the ballot RandySF 10 hrs ago #14

I know, but she stopped campaigning. LisaL 10 hrs ago #16

So? RandySF 10 hrs ago #22

I am not sure where you are going with this line of questioning. LisaL 10 hrs ago #24

Exactly RandySF 10 hrs ago #26

Four days before the primary? Bettie 8 hrs ago #67

Four days to go? Easterncedar 10 hrs ago #32

What is she going to do? mr715 10 hrs ago #44

Again, what is there to worry about? LisaL 9 hrs ago #61

I think there's 2 other Dems besides Mills and Platner n/t Just_Vote_Dem 10 hrs ago #36

Mills and Costello. RandySF 10 hrs ago #39

So Mills, Costello, and Platner? n/t Just_Vote_Dem 10 hrs ago #40

Yep RandySF 10 hrs ago #42

Thanks. This just got really interesting! n/t Just_Vote_Dem 10 hrs ago #43

yup Skittles 10 hrs ago #20

She has been in the race for months, so no, nothing like that at all, not even a little. FascismIsDeath 10 hrs ago #17

So is Maine voters SELECT Mills Boo1 3 hrs ago #78

Jesus Christ mr715 10 hrs ago #23

I'm sure the Platner campaign has nothing to worry about. RandySF 10 hrs ago #28

Yep. LisaL 10 hrs ago #33

It won't hurt Platner mr715 10 hrs ago #34

Well then you have nothing to worry about. LisaL 9 hrs ago #57

Again, my disappointment is with Gov. Mills mr715 9 hrs ago #58

Good. QueerDuck 10 hrs ago #31

Interesting! Just_Vote_Dem 10 hrs ago #35

Post removed Post removed 10 hrs ago #37

My feelings exactly. LisaL 10 hrs ago #41

There is a provision for replacing a nominee in the Maine election code. RandySF 10 hrs ago #50

Soo even when he wins the primary you still won't stop? questionseverything 9 hrs ago #59

😭 QueerDuck 8 hrs ago #66

She needs to back off. She was my first choice. But? ALBliberal 10 hrs ago #45

The question as I see it... Llewlladdwr 10 hrs ago #47

Isn't Maine a ranked choice voiting state? lostincalifornia 10 hrs ago #49

Yep RandySF 10 hrs ago #52

Thanks. I am not a fan of ranked choice voting, but in this case probably doesn't hurt anyone's lostincalifornia 10 hrs ago #53

I'm a big fan of RCV. OAITW r.2.0 9 hrs ago #62

Won't change anything JBTaurus83 10 hrs ago #51

I guess we will find out soon enough. LisaL 9 hrs ago #54

Don't Aviation Pro 9 hrs ago #55

Isn't that true for ANY politician? Since it is ranked choice voting, this shouldn't hurt anyone I would lostincalifornia 9 hrs ago #60

A personal observation in Downeast Maine.... democrank 9 hrs ago #63

I hope that she does get back in LetMyPeopleVote 6 hrs ago #68

She is on the ballot. LisaL 6 hrs ago #69

Oh, this uppity woman should sit down and zip it. sheshe2 4 hrs ago #73

Good krawhitham 3 hrs ago #74