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sarisataka

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25. I would like to believe that is the case but reality seems otherwise

Reply to RandySF (Reply #20)

Tue Mar 3, 2026, 03:38 AM

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He has received several prominent endorsements despite his "mistakes" and per the article in post 23:

The dueling endorsements for Platner and Mills are “emblematic of the divisions we’re really seeing nationwide among Democrats,” said Mark Brewer, a professor and chair of the political science department at the University of Maine. He said some factions of the party are willing to take risks on a candidate like Platner in the current unsettled political environment.

“Platner is definitely the insurgent candidate. His supporters are not only willing to support that kind of unconventional candidate, but willing to embrace that kind of unconventional candidate,” he said.

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ME-SEN: Platner sat for lengthy interview with antisemitic conspiracy theorist, said he was 'longtime fan' of his show [View all] RandySF Tuesday OP

It would be nice if there were more candidates in that race SSJVegeta Tuesday #1

True, but there's two. RandySF Tuesday #3

I mean. Itd be nice if neither of them were drawn to anti semites tbh SSJVegeta Tuesday #5

The primary's not until June. RandySF Tuesday #7

Which gives her some time to catch up, but... SSJVegeta Tuesday #8

He might be attracting Trump voters who don't like Collin's. RandySF Tuesday #10

I think America mignt have a nazi problem. SSJVegeta Tuesday #13

We've had one since the 1930's. RandySF Tuesday #15

...and it's only gotten worse SSJVegeta Tuesday #29

Mills, who was Schumer's personal choice, is unfortunately a pretty weak candidate to defeat Platner on multiple points. Celerity Tuesday #27

So, a choice between an aging elephant in donkey drag drug warrior, or Herr Totenkopf . . . . hatrack Tuesday #33

The candidate filing deadline for the primary is in 13 days, on March 16, by 5 p.m. (because the 15th is on a Sunday) Celerity Tuesday #34

Thanks, Maine for another Loserman Hassler Tuesday #2

I have seen strong disapproval of this guy from the left, the center and the right Quiet Em Tuesday #4

Last poll I saw showed him ahead by like 35% or something crazy SSJVegeta Tuesday #6

Let's see where they are in a couple months RandySF Tuesday #9

Exactly. Quiet Em Tuesday #12

The weighting in that poll was a headscratcher. Quiet Em Tuesday #11

I just want people to win who cannot be mistaken in any way for nazis SSJVegeta Tuesday #14

lol, of course not. Quiet Em Tuesday #16

Are we sure that woud be a mistake? RandySF Tuesday #17

Honestly I think some would be more concerned sarisataka Tuesday #19

I want to believe that we are intelligent enough to RandySF Tuesday #20

I would like to believe that is the case but reality seems otherwise sarisataka Tuesday #25

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Tuesday #21

Same thing imho SSJVegeta Tuesday #30

Pollsters. W_HAMILTON Tuesday #18

I get real "wolf in democrat's clothing" vibes from this guy. n/t flvegan Tuesday #22

yet Senator Ruben Gallego just endorsed him eShirl Tuesday #23

I'm trying to figure that one out. RandySF Tuesday #24

Bernie's judgement isnt what it used to be SSJVegeta Tuesday #31

This is what progressives are into JI7 Tuesday #26

There is something not right about him. lostincalifornia Tuesday #28

I agree mvd Tuesday #32