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[Fiendish Thingy]

1. Maine can do better than anti-union, pro-filibuster Mills

Right now, Mills is in a dead heat with Collins in the polls

The primary isn’t until next June, and the candidate filing deadline isn’t until April, so there is plenty of time for the state Democratic Party to recruit a progressive, non-geriatric, pro-union senate candidate who will support killing the filibuster to expand the court.

Court expansion is required in order to restore democracy and repair the damage from the Trump era. Without neutralizing the MAGA majority on the court, any bill will be blocked by the filibuster or overturned by the Roberts court.


Remember: Republican-lite always loses to a real Republican.

[2naSalit]

5. '...anti-union, pro-filibuster Mills'

Please explain.

[Fiendish Thingy]

8. She supports keeping the filibuster in place, which would maintain politics-as-usual gridlock

And prevent expansion of the Supreme Court and neutralizing the MAGA majority, as well as obstructing any legislation besides a reconciliation budget bill.

As for anti-union, go ask the workers in Maine- plenty of details out there.

[2naSalit]

9. That sounds rather subjective...

Any specific examples?

Just asking as I am now a Maine voter and am interested in solid examples I can look at to decide for myself. Having specific examples is necessary for me to do that. I would like to se what you think is going on with her.

As far as I can see, she's a good candidate and I am leaning toward voting for her, regardless of her age so I would like to see some cons, specific examples of negative aspects of her candidacy and potential tenure in the Senate. I don't feel comfortable about the tattoo guy.

Thanks.

[Fiendish Thingy]

12. This one simple trick will provide the answers you seek:

It’s called Google (or in my case, Duck Duck Go)

Mills isn’t just anti-union, she’s anti-worker.

She would be an awful choice to represent Maine in the senate, as bad as Manchin, Sinema, or even Collins.

https://jacobin.com/2025/12/janet-mills-senate-vermont-democrats

https://www.levernews.com/janet-mills-veto-record/

https://mainemorningstar.com/2024/04/23/labor-advocates-say-gov-mills-veto-of-her-own-farmworker-wage-bill-is-an-embarrassment/

https://www.dailymainer.com/maine-employees-union-says-janet-mills-administration-violated-labor-laws/

You’re welcome.

[2naSalit]

14. Thanks...

I'll read those.

[Wanderlust988]

16. We don't have a Democratic president, so why are you worrying about the filibuster?

We have no idea what the Senate will be in 2029. Right now we need to worry about stopping Trump full-stop. If Mills can do it, I'm all for her.

[Fiendish Thingy]

17. The next senator from Maine will still be serving in 2029

When hopefully we will have a democratic president, one who will sign the bill expanding the court sent to him by congress in the first 100 days of the new administration.

That’s why we must require all Dem senate candidates in 2026 be anti-filibuster and pro-court expansion.

[Jack Valentino]

2. There seems to be some disagreement in polling for this race...

A different poll released Dec. 4th claimed Platner still had a 20 point lead over Mills:

https://www.thecentersquare.com/maine/article_c3cbaf34-39e5-4218-ac1b-e28185c82eb6.html


I can't speak to the reliability of either one, but the wide difference in the results over such a short period doesn't make much sense.

[2naSalit]

10. Polls...

Remember, they can be skewed.

[aeromanKC]

3. Awesome news!!

Mills has proven she can win statewide. Dems just need to win to get the gavel back.

[Cha]

4. Steady as she Goes, Gov Mills! I think she would

be the best to beat Collins.

That's What We Need.. A WIN! TY!

[Fiendish Thingy]

13. Current polls have her in a dead heat with Collins

Ties usually go to the incumbent.

Maine can do better. (And I’m not talking about Platner, but recruiting a non-geriatric progressive Dem who is pro-worker, anti-filibuster, and will support the next Dem president’s agenda)

[Happy Hoosier]

11. Platner has too much baggage.

He would be well advised to build trust and a track record before seeking a Senate seat.

[Cha]

15. Yes Planter does have "too much baggage" &

run for something when he's "built up trust".

TY