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70. I do not understand why anyone is even entertaining the thought of supporting this guy over the extremely qualified and

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 05:15 PM

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experienced sitting Governor, Janet Mills. Mills is the candidate who can defeat Susan Collins.

In a few weeks Maine will hold televised debates for the Democratic Senate primary. Hopefully when people can compare the two it will be clear that Mills actually knows what she is talking about, has a record of accomplishments and is an honest person with integrity. The debates will also also get Maine voters talking and they will start to pay attention and think about the June primary, something most voters have not even thought about yet.

That's when I want to see where the polling is.

I'm not understanding the hype for this guy. He has no experience, he has an honesty problem and he has a history of bad judgment.

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Graham Platner Went to Hell and Back. He Has a Simple Message for Democrats. [View all] BeyondGeography Yesterday OP

Platner has the makings of being a great Senator. Kid Berwyn Yesterday #1

As long as he has REALY & SINCERELY left his racist, bigoted, misogynistic attitudes--as expressed hlthe2b 23 hrs ago #10

There are those of us UpInArms 23 hrs ago #13

Yes... One can only hope... hlthe2b 23 hrs ago #15

and, like Vietnam, Korea, Iraq, etc, etc, etc, etc.. mountain grammy 22 hrs ago #31

All we have is hope brakester 21 hrs ago #42

Ditto Cosmocat 20 hrs ago #43

Does American society incubate Toxic Masculinity and give the idea birth ? magicarpet 14 hrs ago #74

I also hope he's not another Fetterman. ananda 16 hrs ago #50

I agree.. mountain grammy 22 hrs ago #28

ICYMI ariadne0614 22 hrs ago #30

Thank you. Great presentation by the candidate on what we are missing. Kid Berwyn 21 hrs ago #38

It is my pleasure to share this window into his personal evolution. ariadne0614 19 hrs ago #44

The measure of strength is not about who we beat down but about who we lift up Redleg 16 hrs ago #54

+1 K & R Emile Yesterday #2

K & R democrank Yesterday #3

"Send me to Washington and I will work tirelessly to rebuild the American military." WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #4

The context to that quote is about the wasteful spending Emile Yesterday #5

For a plain-spoken oysterman, his statements sure seem to take a lot of explaining. WhiskeyGrinder 23 hrs ago #6

Probably because all the disinformation to ruin the democrats chances to oust Collins? Emile 23 hrs ago #7

Both he and Mills poll ahead of Collins. WhiskeyGrinder 23 hrs ago #8

Platner leads Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins by 7 to 14 points (48% to 41%), Emile 23 hrs ago #12

Graham Platner a blessing or a demon ? magicarpet 23 hrs ago #16

thank you for this useful post justaprogressive 22 hrs ago #33

What's the action evidence he's changed? EdmondDantes_ 21 hrs ago #39

I've regretted not having used a better choice of words Zambero 23 hrs ago #9

If I hear "restructure," it makes me think layers of bureaucracy or departments or missions/scopes will be removed WhiskeyGrinder 23 hrs ago #11

"that definitely sounds like someone who's running as an anti-war candidate." EX500rider 16 hrs ago #52

lol exactly WhiskeyGrinder 16 hrs ago #55

Ben Rhodes, the author, was a foreign policy advisor in the Obama administration. Nt Fiendish Thingy 23 hrs ago #14

Platner would be a breath of fresh air over biocube 23 hrs ago #17

Graham Platner is running to grab the seat from GOPee (MAGA) leaning senior senator from Maine Sue Collins,for those,. magicarpet 16 hrs ago #56

Jesus Christ,... The damn Android operating system is editing my words because it,... magicarpet 16 hrs ago #59

"There's a big difference between saying the war shouldn't be happening because it is bad and Nanjeanne 23 hrs ago #18

And I have the reverse reaction dsc 22 hrs ago #19

I think you might be misunderstanding me and perhaps Platner as well Nanjeanne 22 hrs ago #22

My Town Classmates Maninacan 22 hrs ago #20

I don't trust Platner. He has no relevant experience for being a Senator. I'm not sure why the Crooked folks are LymphocyteLover 22 hrs ago #21

Ben Rhodes is crooked? BeyondGeography 22 hrs ago #24

Crooked Media.. is supporting Platner mountain grammy 22 hrs ago #32

lol...thanks for clearing that up for me BeyondGeography 22 hrs ago #35

I listen a couple times a week if it's something I'm interested in hearing. mountain grammy 21 hrs ago #37

Yes, I listen to Lovett or Leave It and also Pod Save the World. I haven't listened to Pod Save America after what they LymphocyteLover 16 hrs ago #62

Yes I also had a hard time with that. mountain grammy 14 hrs ago #90

Yes, he's part of the media network and is on Pod Save the World LymphocyteLover 15 hrs ago #63

Have to say, as an outsider looking in, I feel the same. Bev54 22 hrs ago #26

I have that same worry LymphocyteLover 16 hrs ago #61

I only read the first bit of this breathless excerpt from the NYT. How many Iraqi/Afghani children were murdered by US erronis 22 hrs ago #23

I hope the voters in Maine choose wisely. sop 22 hrs ago #25

Graham Platner leading Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic Primary election, 55% to 28%. Emile 22 hrs ago #27

I cannot get past his vile misogyny and his "working man of the people" niyad 22 hrs ago #29

yup Skittles 14 hrs ago #79

I think Platner's anti-war stance is sincere, and he has matured since his early offensive behavior Martin Eden 22 hrs ago #34

As much as... 2naSalit 21 hrs ago #41

You have a valid point regarding experience, and lingering questions about his character. Martin Eden 19 hrs ago #45

I'd really have to... 2naSalit 18 hrs ago #48

"Sanders stupped for Fetterman", too.. Cha 16 hrs ago #60

It "resembled" a Nazi symbol?? SERIOUSLY?? -- No, sorry... it ABSOLUTELY IS a Nazi symbol! QueerDuck 22 hrs ago #36

It did resemble a Nazi symbol what with it being a Nazi symbol... mr715 14 hrs ago #93

LOL! Nailed it! I'm sure that's the same type of hair splitting that the NYT's editorial board does... QueerDuck 14 hrs ago #97

How far truth has fallen. mr715 14 hrs ago #99

That's nice... 2naSalit 21 hrs ago #40

It 'resembled a swastika' in the same way my 8th grade book report Torchlight 19 hrs ago #46

I find no mention in the article that it 'resembled a swastika' Abolishinist 16 hrs ago #49

You will not find that wording in the NYT article because he did not have a swastika tattoo. Celerity 16 hrs ago #57

Exactly. The article says it 'resembled a Nazi symbol', of which there are many. Abolishinist 15 hrs ago #71

This message was self-deleted by its author Torchlight 19 hrs ago #47

I agree with him on his war stance ☮ walkingman 16 hrs ago #51

I don't trust a "Democrat" whose message trashes Congressional Dems and cheers for MAGAts MorbidButterflyTat 16 hrs ago #53

JHC, Planter... sorry the Dems are Passionate Cha 15 hrs ago #65

I have many draft age grandsons and I am glad he is anti war questionseverything 15 hrs ago #67

Shane on Planter for sounding like Fetterman.. Cha 15 hrs ago #69

Fetterman is totally pro war backing Israel, platner is the exact opposite questionseverything 14 hrs ago #72

Planter is attacking Dems for being "passionate Cha 14 hrs ago #100

They sound entirely, 100%, completely different. mr715 14 hrs ago #77

Planter is Attacking Dems for no reason Cha 14 hrs ago #101

We are perceiving different things. mr715 13 hrs ago #102

iff elected which planner will show up? msongs 16 hrs ago #58

The one who will not cater to the whims of billionaire donors. Emile 15 hrs ago #64

You why he won't be another Fetterman? Intractable 15 hrs ago #66

Why do we compare him to Fetterman? mr715 14 hrs ago #75

Not my idea to compare him. Mine is just a response to all of the above. Intractable 14 hrs ago #78

Understood. mr715 14 hrs ago #82

Mills is part of the old guard. Many Democrats want a renewed Democratic party. Intractable 14 hrs ago #84

That is my sense. mr715 14 hrs ago #89

Concerns could be mitigated if he was running for smaller office and built a strong verifiable record themaguffin 15 hrs ago #68

I do not understand why anyone is even entertaining the thought of supporting this guy over the extremely qualified and Quiet Em 15 hrs ago #70

Both can defeat Sen. Collins. mr715 14 hrs ago #73

I do not believe Platner can beat Collins. Quiet Em 14 hrs ago #81

We shall see. mr715 14 hrs ago #85

He's still a slow motion train wreck. RandySF 14 hrs ago #76

Says you. Intractable 14 hrs ago #80

and me Skittles 14 hrs ago #83

Too bad you will lose this one, eh? Intractable 14 hrs ago #86

says you Skittles 14 hrs ago #87

Polling says, "Mills loses." That your pick. Intractable 14 hrs ago #88

He probably will win the primary. RandySF 14 hrs ago #92

Yeah, well, too bad he's going to win, right? Intractable 14 hrs ago #94

November? I wouldn't bet on it. RandySF 14 hrs ago #95

Mills is severely losing in the polls. But, if you want to keep the up the faith, it'll just hurt that much more in Nov Intractable 14 hrs ago #96

I can understand why you wouldn't bet on it. Mills doesn't Emile 11 hrs ago #104

Respectfully, he's winning. mr715 14 hrs ago #91

Kicked and recommended Uncle Joe 14 hrs ago #98

What is the "simple message for Democrats"? maxsolomon 13 hrs ago #103

You got it BeyondGeography 2 hrs ago #105