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pat_k

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13. Should he have a preference, it would be good to express it.

Reply to obamanut2012 (Reply #8)

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 04:54 PM

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I have no idea what he thinks of Costello. I do know they have similar progressive agendas and that Platner focused attacks on Janet Mills, not David Costello.

Or he may tough it out.

If he does drop out, it will ultimately be up to the party, but an endorsement would be a good thing.

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Perhaps Platner will drop out and endorse David Costello [View all] pat_k Monday OP

Why didn't Schumer endorse him over Mills? leftstreet Monday #1

IDK, but the party goes with incumbents, and a governor is an incumbent of sorts. pat_k Monday #4

Mills made quite a splash when she stood up to Trump right to Nixie Monday #7

AOC also didn't endorse him obamanut2012 Monday #9

I wish RandySF Monday #2

We have a lot of good options here, but it depends on GPV Monday #3

A lot of options? Really? BannonsLiver Monday #19

Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, Nirav Shah, Jordan Wood, and David Costello GPV Yesterday #23

Collins is probably doing cartwheels across her office right now. BannonsLiver Yesterday #24

She was never that likely to lose, anyway. Never is. GPV Yesterday #25

Troy Jackson campaigned alongside Platner after the first NYT story broke. lapucelle Yesterday #26

Thanks for this info mcar 21 hrs ago #32

I still think... 2naSalit Monday #5

Agree obamanut2012 Monday #10

He gained slightly when Mills dropped out. Wiz Imp Monday #6

Costello and Platner have similar progressive agendas. pat_k Monday #16

Why would Costello want his endorsement obamanut2012 Monday #8

Should he have a preference, it would be good to express it. pat_k Monday #13

It revisits and begs bucolic_frolic Monday #11

I don't think so, but what do I know? pat_k Monday #14

Inquiring... 2naSalit Monday #17

I found a web stie I think is Maine's laws. He'd need to drop out before 5:00 pm next Monday. rogue emissary Monday #12

I just hope Mainers just embrace the idea that they can't put Republicans in charge, shrug it off and go with Mills. RoeVWade Monday #15

Yes. If he drops out, get behind whoever the party picks pat_k Monday #18

Mills finished 2nd Boo1 Monday #20

Not necessarily. pat_k Monday #21

Who would want Planters endorsement Boo1 Monday #22

Who's on first? Jersey Devil Yesterday #27

I do not think he would want a rapists endorsement. boston bean Yesterday #28

Probably right. And sounds like Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, or Nirav Shah are better options. pat_k 23 hrs ago #30

Delete - misplaced pat_k 23 hrs ago #29

Anyone know if Jared Golden is an option? displacedvermoter 23 hrs ago #31