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pat_k

(14,647 posts)
18. Yes. If he drops out, get behind whoever the party picks
Mon Jul 6, 2026, 05:31 PM
11 hrs ago

If it's Mills, then I hope voters embrace the campaign.

But I do worry about Mills, particularly since Platner focused attacks on her, which I think weakens her relative to Costello

Also, Costello and Platner have similar progressive agendas. Endorsing him would make more sense on keeping the movement going.

There is time between now and the election to build support for whoever ends up the nominee -- even if he were to tough it out (which, given his video statement is unlikely.)

I just think the people supporting Platner would be happier with Costello than Mills.

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Why didn't Schumer endorse him over Mills? leftstreet 12 hrs ago #1
IDK, but the party goes with incumbents, and a governor is an incumbent of sorts. pat_k 12 hrs ago #4
Mills made quite a splash when she stood up to Trump right to Nixie 12 hrs ago #7
AOC also didn't endorse him obamanut2012 12 hrs ago #9
I wish RandySF 12 hrs ago #2
We have a lot of good options here, but it depends on GPV 12 hrs ago #3
A lot of options? Really? BannonsLiver 11 hrs ago #19
I still think... 2naSalit 12 hrs ago #5
Agree obamanut2012 12 hrs ago #10
He gained slightly when Mills dropped out. Wiz Imp 12 hrs ago #6
Costello and Platner have similar progressive agendas. pat_k 11 hrs ago #16
Why would Costello want his endorsement obamanut2012 12 hrs ago #8
Should he have a preference, it would be good to express it. pat_k 12 hrs ago #13
It revisits and begs bucolic_frolic 12 hrs ago #11
I don't think so, but what do I know? pat_k 12 hrs ago #14
Inquiring... 2naSalit 11 hrs ago #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 12 hrs ago #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 11 hrs ago #15
Yes. If he drops out, get behind whoever the party picks pat_k 11 hrs ago #18
Mills finished 2nd Boo1 11 hrs ago #20
Not necessarily. pat_k 10 hrs ago #21
Who would want Planters endorsement Boo1 10 hrs ago #22
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