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9. That article ignores the unpopular things Mills has done, and which makes her a poor candidate to take out Platner

Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:35 AM

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in the Democraric primary (which is being shown in the polls).

For instance: Mills is pro filibuster, she is anti-decriminalisation for small personal use amounts of drugs, she has been anti red-flag laws for guns, she has vetoed collective bargaining rights (so is anti-union to an impactful degree), she has vetoed wealth taxes, she has vetoed protections for renters, and she has vetoed some tribal sovereignty laws, etc.

All of that is not even taking into account she would be 85yo at the the end of her first term if she were to win both the primary and the general election. She would be the oldest ever newly elected first term US Senator in American history.

If a person is anti-Platner (and that is a valid stance IMHO, given his baggage), then I would think they must be very unhappy with Mills being their only other main choice (and Schumer and Gillibrand helping to make sure she was and is the only other main option, as they pushed hard to recruit her and only her).

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The Magical Thinking Behind Graham Platner's Rise [View all] PunkinPi Thursday OP

"racist, homophobic, and misogynistic remarks" -- ableist too. He's used the r-word in the past couple months. WhiskeyGrinder Thursday #1

This is one of the most discouraging things right now. yardwork Thursday #2

I hadn't realized Sanders endorsed Platner displacedvermoter Thursday #3

There have been quiet a few eye opening endorsements from those who call themselves "progressive"... PunkinPi Thursday #8

Warren is about as consistent and wise displacedvermoter Thursday #11

I have the opposite take. For *ALL* of those people and groups to support him over Mills... thesquanderer Thursday #57

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Please, Sander has better judgement than that SocialDemocrat61 Thursday #22

Also, don't forget Tulsi being a Sanders Institute fellow. nt PunkinPi Thursday #29

Once more, about Fetterman. There's no nuance Deminpenn Thursday #80

Elizabeth Warren has as well. BannonsLiver Thursday #42

Bernie Sanders endorsed Platner well before Janet Mills was dragged into the race by Jack Valentino Thursday #107

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This +1 Emile Friday #120

So the Nazi stuff is not worth talking about? displacedvermoter Friday #125

Why the nazi tattoo guy is winning in Maine. Emile Friday #127

We talked it to death a long time ago---- so NO! Jack Valentino Friday #138

Ok displacedvermoter Yesterday #139

very poor vetting of a candidate and now Maine is stuck with it? travelingthrulife 8 hrs ago #144

It absolutely does dsc Thursday #4

and Platner has a 33 point lead over Mills. Emile Thursday #5

Spot On Starbeach Thursday #6

I was wondering the exact same thing about Platner ABC123Easy Thursday #7

That article ignores the unpopular things Mills has done, and which makes her a poor candidate to take out Platner Celerity Thursday #9

I have to trust bagimin Thursday #14

It is important we ask ourselves... mr715 Thursday #16

There's a scene in 'O Brother Where Are Art Thou?' TheProle Thursday #40

One of my all time favorites. Lot of truth in that film. harumph Thursday #61

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Overriding the filibuster could be an important tactic. everyonematters Thursday #49

It's another sign of the big problem in the Democratic Party. yardwork Thursday #65

She has won quite a few statewide elections in Maine. She has a better chance against Collins. FascismIsDeath Thursday #101

My point was to critique the 2 main choices, try to explain why Mills, for Maine Dem voters, is a poor candidate to Celerity Friday #119

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Better, non-AIPAC candidates Karyn the Great Thursday #19

So you'd rather an unqualified racist, sexist man mcar Thursday #20

Thanks for the correction, yes AIPAC Karyn the Great Thursday #23

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PA had other options for senate than Fetterman, Conor Lamb or Malcolm Kenyetta. PunkinPi Thursday #36

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Why does "Hegseth lite" come to mind? littlemissmartypants Thursday #74

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I hope you and other Mainers do decide that Gov. Mills is the person you want to represent your state. PunkinPi Thursday #45

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