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peggysue2

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39. It is a beautiful state

Sun Jun 7, 2026, 12:39 PM

Jun 7

My oldest son was married in Maine. Our family spent almost two weeks celebrating and exploring.

As for Mainers? The decision is theirs to make and if that independent streak holds, they'll vote for Platner. They've had his back despite all the noise and churn because thus far they've embraced the man as one of their own and believe him when he says the trust is mutual.

He's put in the work. He's criss-crossed the state to get his message of people power out there. Voters have responded to the call with enthusiasm, even love.

If this is a change election (which I think it is), then Platner with all his warts and history will win this thing.

We'll know the answer shortly.

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Who Has Even Been to Maine? [View all] MineralMan Jun 7 OP

I spent a year there, teaching College. :) eppur_se_muova Jun 7 #1

The Platner Embroglio...it's almost like someone with a vested interest in a GOP victory gamed the whole thing out. sop Jun 7 #2

Ya think? MineralMan Jun 7 #4

I don't understand why the owners allow it questionseverything Jun 7 #11

You don't understand why EarlG Jun 7 #14

Of course we are allowed to do that. MineralMan Jun 7 #16

No. It seems to be against the DU Rules Du916 Jun 7 #90

During primary races, the rules are MineralMan Jun 7 #91

He is running 70-10, the only other serious contender ran out of money weeks ago questionseverything Jun 7 #17

It would be nice if both strengths and weaknesses were dicussed. RandomNumbers Jun 7 #25

Technically, do these types of threads belong in 'The Way Forward' forum? True Dough Jun 7 #35

There's no prohibition against these types of threads in GD -- yet EarlG Jun 7 #64

It's Thursday after, platner won decidedly and the same members are still at it questionseverything Jun 11 #97

Are they? EarlG Jun 11 #98

Politics, as has been said, ain't Tiddlywinks. ColoringFool Jun 7 #20

I have been to Maine. amerikat Jun 7 #3

Let's hope that people are smart enough to push back on an obvious ratfucking campaign. harumph Jun 7 #5

The volume of postings on DU calling out Platner as a "bad" candidate MineralMan Jun 7 #7

Is ratfucking defined as bringing up his own actions and words? EdmondDantes_ Jun 7 #9

It would be one thing if you and your cohorts pushed positive stories about the candidate you prefer questionseverything Jun 7 #13

If he is polling at 70%, then WTF are you worried about? LisaL Jun 7 #15

70% in the PRIMARY against the candidates some here seem to prefer RandomNumbers Jun 7 #19

I don't think what we are posting here is going to decide his odds of winning LisaL Jun 7 #21

It gives air to the smears. We shouldn't be doing that. RandomNumbers Jun 7 #30

Yes, it's random posters who are to blame for the candidate's shortcomings. LisaL Jun 7 #33

So weird he would MorbidButterflyTat Jun 7 #67

The hallmarks of an orchestrated smear to incite mob mentality. pat_k Jun 7 #42

I don't understand what you are trying to say rzemanfl Jun 7 #59

It's not bringing up his actions and words. AloeVera Jun 7 #70

When done against one of our own, sure. Plenty of people stuck their necks out to defend Swalwell and Cuomo... Lancero Jun 7 #93

I'd say the timing is pretty spot-on, for an Oppo campaign.... ColoringFool Jun 7 #23

One would think the republican oppo campaign would wait until after the primary. LisaL Jun 7 #24

Not if you're deathly afraid of the guy's policies and popularity. AloeVera Jun 7 #46

Actually passed my scuba certification test at York Beach. Ritabert Jun 7 #6

It's stunningly beautiful. Quiet Em Jun 7 #8

Thanks. I doubt I will be in that part of the country again MineralMan Jun 7 #18

It is a beautiful state peggysue2 Jun 7 #39

York Beach was the place we went during summer vacations as a kid. My grandparents rented a cottage. Vinca Jun 7 #10

York is pretty fascinating, historically. Scrivener7 Jun 7 #32

No! I'll have to check it out the next time I'm there. I haven't explored York at all beyond the beach. Vinca Jun 7 #36

Having fried clams tonight, ExtraGriz Jun 7 #48

To say I'm jealous is an understatement. Enjoy! Vinca Jun 7 #57

I've been there 4 times. VGNonly Jun 7 #12

The Knife Edge Trail VGNonly Jun 7 #58

Ran the Knife Edge when I was still spry. cachukis Jun 7 #69

Acadia National Park QueerDuck Jun 7 #22

agree llmart Jun 7 #61

Mainers are locals; peculiar about it. cachukis Jun 7 #26

Then clearly they couldn't care less about what we post here. LisaL Jun 7 #38

Pretty much. cachukis Jun 7 #40

A big YEP ExtraGriz Jun 7 #49

My child went to U of Maine, Machias. So far north, you could go southwest to get to Canada maxrandb Jun 7 #27

I Have, More Than A Few Times. That And Ten Bucks Still Won't..... ColoringFool Jun 7 #28

Anybody is eligible to opine on politics. LisaL Jun 7 #31

I have been to coastal Maine. Bath area. johnnyfins Jun 7 #29

I lived on Bailey Island outside of Bath in 69 and 70 Lifeafter70 Jun 7 #54

Lucky you. I was only there for two one week johnnyfins Jun 7 #60

My husband at the time was in the Navy Lifeafter70 Jun 7 #62

For a guy who keeps telling people to stay out of Maine's business... Iggo Jun 7 #34

Been to Maine? Squeaky41 Jun 7 #37

Seeing the puffins around Bar Harbor is worth the trip. Croney Jun 7 #41

I lived there as a child. piddyprints Jun 7 #43

No, but I've watched Murder She Wrote! MustLoveBeagles Jun 7 #44

The senate reign in Maine is plainly insane! Blue Owl Jun 7 #45

Many, Many times RockCreek Jun 7 #47

Grew up here... 2naSalit Jun 7 #50

We love Maine! My son went to college at Bates, in Lewiston, so we went often during his four years there. Raftergirl Jun 7 #51

I went to Bates for a while. Du916 Jun 7 #92

I know that. But, there has been a large influx of out of staters who have moved to Maine since Covid. Raftergirl Jun 8 #94

Been to Maine several times. badhair77 Jun 7 #52

As luck would have it, will be there tomorrow. ok_cpu Jun 7 #53

Spent a month there during a summer break. sarisataka Jun 7 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jun 7 #56

Been there twice. lostnfound Jun 7 #63

You should concern yourself with elections you vote in. nt LexVegas Jun 7 #65

And so I do. MineralMan Jun 10 #95

Been to Maine many many many times since I live in NE. Love the state. Can't wait for them to have a Dem Senator! Nanjeanne Jun 7 #66

Color tour on a bus, took us through Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts tavernier Jun 7 #68

Been to Maine? -misanthroptimist Jun 7 #71

The train from Nova Scotia and Nrw Brunswick to Quebec applegrove Jun 7 #72

I have! nt Cha Jun 7 #73

I have a good friend canetoad Jun 7 #74

Been There A Couple Times ProfessorGAC Jun 7 #75

I've never been to Maine RandySF Jun 7 #76

been there, done that.... markie Jun 7 #77

Several times, sailing oriented. . . DinahMoeHum Jun 7 #78

I have BaronChocula Jun 7 #79

As a child I went into New England mvd Jun 7 #80

Three times to Maine yellowdogintexas Jun 7 #81

A couple of times. mahina Jun 7 #82

I've been 5 times. LuckyCharms Jun 7 #83

Just once Shrek Jun 7 #84

I'll be in Portland Tuesday to see Les Claypool. PuraVidaDreamin Jun 7 #85

Is there any evidence that Maine actually exists? Renew Deal Jun 7 #86

Well, Canada keeps trying to tell me MineralMan Jun 7 #89

Way back....Family vacation.... Maybe our last one.. electric_blue68 Jun 7 #87

I've been there a few times Delarage Jun 7 #88

I watch "Maine Cabin Masters". Does that count? retread Jun 10 #96

Acadia National Park is beautiful, especially in the fall. LoveSucky Jun 11 #99