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patphil

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6. When I heard him speak, I knew he was to one to win that seat.
Fri Jun 12, 2026, 05:02 PM
17 hrs ago

I'm from New York State, so I don't get to vote for him, but I'm confident he'll make short work of Susan Collins.

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I have a theory. [View all] Bumbles 19 hrs ago OP
Thank you! ananda 19 hrs ago #1
I believe he will. Bumbles 19 hrs ago #2
Above all, he speaks truth to power. Calmly, matter of factly. Ya can't argue with that. Amaryllis 17 hrs ago #3
I think so too and I did have apprehensions, but he is so articulate and quick that he's hlthe2b 17 hrs ago #4
Like you, I'm a Mainer -misanthroptimist 17 hrs ago #5
When I heard him speak, I knew he was to one to win that seat. patphil 17 hrs ago #6
"and not afraid of a fight." WinstonSmith4740 17 hrs ago #7
I just love the smell of concern in the morning peppertree 17 hrs ago #8
And Yet There Are The Monied wyn borkins 17 hrs ago #9
I'm so disappointed to see Melinda French-Gates' name among billionaire donors. Bumbles 17 hrs ago #10
At some point the money provides diminishing returns. And might actually become a liability if they overdo it. paleotn 16 hrs ago #13
I loved the guy's response when Trumpy called him a 'thug.' It was excellent! n/t PatrickforB 16 hrs ago #11
I would pay to see Plattner fight Kegsbreath! BidenRocks 16 hrs ago #12
I like Platner but wow, stop the sexist crap Brenda 15 hrs ago #14
I didn't mean to offend you with my observation. Bumbles 15 hrs ago #15
Have debates between Platner and Collins been scheduled? senseandsensibility 14 hrs ago #16
I didn't realize how much he was drinking and abusing applegrove 9 hrs ago #17
I worried he might be another Fetterman until I read a piece from his high school classmate. Bumbles 3 hrs ago #18
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