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OAITW r.2.0

(32,348 posts) Tue Apr 21, 2026, 12:16 AM 13 hrs ago

My choice for Senate.

Janet Mills, because I know her 1st hand. She's got a proven Democratic record,,,,playing in a purple district. My 1st choice, but I'll be happy to support Graham Platner in the general.

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My choice for Senate. (Original Post) OAITW r.2.0 13 hrs ago OP

As much as I want to see "new blood" in the party, people who have not been tested in elections for lower office... pat_k 13 hrs ago #1

Could not agree more! OAITW r.2.0 12 hrs ago #2

Yes. Me, too. Easterncedar 12 hrs ago #3

can't say what I think Skittles 11 hrs ago #4

... sheshe2 10 hrs ago #5

pat_k

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1. As much as I want to see "new blood" in the party, people who have not been tested in elections for lower office...

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Tue Apr 21, 2026, 12:53 AM

13 hrs ago

... make me nervous -- that sense of waiting for the other shoe to drop that could derail chances.

I know others who are gung ho on Graham. I'm in WA, so have limited info on this race, but if I were somehow forced to choose on the little I know, I'd go with Mills. I appreciate hearing what an informed person who does have to make the choice thinks.

But, of course, whoever becomes the nominee gets my whole-hearted support, which is why I've been giving what I can to the Hopium Audacious Expansion Fund to strengthen the Democratic Parties in AK, FL, IA, ME, and TX. Strong parties in these states helps build infrastructure and voter outreach that benefits ALL democratic candidates on the ballot in Nov.