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Easterncedar

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70. The attacks against Mills have traction among my lefty friends. It confounds me.

Sun Apr 19, 2026, 09:29 AM

Apr 19

I like Mills, although she is too ideologically centrist and pragmatic for me. She has been a very effective and creative Governor. She was terrific during the pandemic. She is honest to the core. She works hard.

But I don’t think she can beat Collins. The Rs and Independents won’t vote for Mills. Some will vote for Platner.

Some of Dems who are going for Platner are making a calculation that he can beat Collins, and some are desperate for a hero narrative they can attach their fantasies to and just want to believe in the guy who rode in out of nowhere. They find him charismatic.

It’s a bad situation, but I will vote for Mills in the primary and expect to have to vote for Platner in the general.

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Platner is fundraising by dissing Democrats [View all] radical noodle Apr 18 OP

Thanks for posting... 2naSalit Apr 18 #1

With Jared Golden, for some local context, thrown in the mix displacedvermoter Apr 19 #78

Mainers can be cantankerous; not easy to figure. cachukis Apr 18 #2

Most Democrats think that the politicians aren't doing enough to fight Trump. everyonematters Apr 18 #3

I think that Republicans aren't doing enough to fight trump radical noodle Apr 18 #4

I think most Democrats believe Republicans are doing absolutely nothing to fight Trump's slide into fascism. sop Apr 18 #7

That would be unusual, right, Platner being "disingenuous"? displacedvermoter Apr 19 #77

OK. What do you suggest they do to close the gap on "not enough"? paleotn Apr 18 #12

It Sure Is NOT "niicpiking".. That's your Cha Apr 18 #25

I posted this on another thread. sheshe2 Apr 19 #53

Thank you for posting the whole thing... Cha Apr 19 #55

"Most Democrats think that the politicians aren't doing enough to fight Trump" - - TBF Apr 19 #82

It is people that refuse to see the efforts of Democrats to fight Trump. travelingthrulife Apr 19 #87

I hope he doesn't turn into another Fetterman. Ocelot II Apr 18 #5

I think many of us are quite gun-shy now radical noodle Apr 18 #6

He wont get past Mills. paleotn Apr 18 #13

That's been a big worry of mine about him. He's too new to the scene, and BComplex Apr 18 #20

I'll leave it up to the democrats living there, BUT bluestarone Apr 19 #90

Well, that is one way to post in a fundraising email I guess. sheshe2 Apr 18 #8

It's a way to "fundraise" If you don't Cha Apr 18 #26

Impeaching the entire scotus? He does realize that there are three niyad Apr 18 #36

I think we all know the man behind the curtain. sheshe2 Apr 18 #38

Sparkly pony travelingthrulife Apr 19 #88

He's an R who speaks far left, IMO mcar Apr 18 #9

THIS, he a Roger Stone Special krawhitham Apr 19 #83

He's been recycling that message BaronChocula Apr 18 #10

It's as though we are MaineNative Apr 18 #11

Janet Mills will wipe the floor with him. paleotn Apr 18 #14

Mills is running almost 30 points behind Platner Fiendish Thingy Apr 18 #28

I think it is very wrong of you to call me and others haters. sheshe2 Apr 19 #54

Doesn't change that he will be the nominee, and we'll have to deal with that. mr715 Apr 19 #57

However, some find his comments A Okay. sheshe2 Apr 19 #58

His comments are pretty terrible. mr715 Apr 19 #59

Really? Not happening. He's DOA in the General. You may need to check the warranty on your crystal ball. paleotn Apr 19 #75

His baggage will take votes away from Collins. mr715 Apr 19 #99

Wonderful crystal ball you have there. Where'd you get it? paleotn Apr 19 #74

No God I. mr715 Apr 19 #100

Not asking anyone to forgive him Fiendish Thingy Apr 19 #71

IMO. when anyone resorts to Cha Apr 20 #118

Oh, so Mainer's are going to put a sexual assault apologist in the Senate? paleotn Apr 19 #73

Here's a doozy! What's your thoughts on this deleted Reddit post? paleotn Apr 19 #81

I've already said many times Maine could do better Fiendish Thingy Apr 19 #85

But we're "haters" right? Right? paleotn Apr 19 #86

Ugh......... LeftInTX Apr 19 #116

Curious claim. What's your definition of 'wipe the floor with him'? He's been up by large levels in most all the polls Celerity Apr 19 #68

Most but not all polls. How does that math? Regardless, it's too early. paleotn Apr 19 #72

I think (regardless whether you or I wish it or not) that there is very little chance your prediction of Mills 'wiping Celerity Apr 19 #89

Really. paleotn Apr 19 #91

The whole situation is perplexing. ShazzieB Apr 18 #15

Easy choice, go with 'good but old' ... assuming .... RandomNumbers Apr 19 #93

I am glad you put honesty in quotes there...lol. sheshe2 Apr 18 #19

Yeah, I wonder where Planter got that Cha Apr 18 #30

Because "I am a working man" ... sheshe2 Apr 18 #34

That's "wonderful".. but don't try to Cha Apr 18 #39

The rule is that only people from the working class can understand economic inequality. Total BS of course. betsuni Apr 19 #64

"Drain the swamp" of elites, supporters think he's honest and "tells it like it is." Sounds familiar. betsuni Apr 19 #104

Btw, she.. I cross posted your Post here... Cha Apr 20 #119

Thank you!!! sheshe2 Apr 20 #120

Thank You!! This Planter is "working class' Cha Apr 20 #122

What he said about sexual assault victims was honest ? JI7 Apr 18 #49

I don't have a problem with it. ABC123Easy Apr 18 #16

What would you have them do Keepthesoulalive Apr 18 #18

Don't understand ABC123Easy Apr 18 #23

Eye. Row. Knee. Iggo Apr 18 #17

The best the Maine Democrats could come up with are: AverageOldGuy Apr 18 #21

current but term limited governor dsc Apr 18 #33

I got the same text Omaha Steve Apr 18 #22

Good. biocube Apr 18 #24

Platner wants to impeach two Trump appointed SCOTUS justices Fiendish Thingy Apr 18 #27

Well, that's nice and all but... radical noodle Apr 18 #29

Of course it's pie in the sky Fiendish Thingy Apr 18 #41

I would hope not but my point is radical noodle Apr 18 #42

But there are so many timid candidates who won't even say there are justices who *should* be impeached. Fiendish Thingy Apr 18 #44

Yes, talk is cheap, and easy MorbidButterflyTat Apr 18 #47

It starts with talk Cirsium Apr 19 #92

That's every politicians campaign. nt Autumn Apr 19 #98

I like Biden's motto: Don't make promises you know you can't keep. betsuni Apr 20 #121

Does he now... bully for him. That's going Cha Apr 18 #32

Maine voters are free to challenge him on that and anything else Fiendish Thingy Apr 18 #43

Talk is cheap. MorbidButterflyTat Apr 18 #46

Kind of what I've been saying...TY! Cha Apr 18 #51

Platner Waywardpedestrian Apr 18 #31

How is Planter's "fundraising" texts Cha Apr 18 #35

How do you feel about his contempt for women ? niyad Apr 18 #37

What exactly do you think Democrats should be doing radical noodle Apr 18 #40

That poster has been here since Feb 2025. niyad Apr 18 #45

I just saw post count. radical noodle Apr 18 #48

You are most welcome. niyad Apr 19 #52

Okay. sheshe2 Apr 19 #56

Boom. Mahalo, she! Cha Apr 19 #61

I couldn't help myself...I just had to comment. sheshe2 Apr 19 #62

I'm glad you couldn't.. somebody had to Cha Apr 19 #63

Why doesn't he blame his own voter for Collins ? JI7 Apr 18 #50

Also I am really surprised "worked as a merc for Blackwater" does not come up more here EX500rider Apr 22 #126

"We're not idiots" -- like Bill O'Reilly's "you decide," betsuni Apr 19 #60

"The cat is out of the bag"... lol Cha Apr 19 #65

Swalwell won primary by attacking a Democrat's atheism delisen Apr 19 #66

Graham Platner leading Governor Janet Mills in the Democratic Primary election, 55% to 28%. Emile Apr 19 #67

Yeah, seems running against the party is working BeyondGeography Apr 19 #84

That's from a tweet last summer, here is a bit fuller context (and many DUers, including some 'Never Platners' have been Celerity Apr 19 #69

Actually, it's from a text I received personally radical noodle Apr 19 #94

Sorry, I as unclear. He is recycling that old tweet. I was aware you got it recently. Celerity Apr 19 #97

Gotcha! Either way it's recycled radical noodle Apr 19 #115

The attacks against Mills have traction among my lefty friends. It confounds me. Easterncedar Apr 19 #70

I worry that he's a Trojan Horse. Reader Rabbit Apr 19 #76

You aren't alone! n/t radical noodle Apr 19 #95

So stating he will not cater to the whims of billionaire donors Emile Apr 19 #79

Where did you get that from what I posted? radical noodle Apr 19 #96

I wouldn't vote for him unless it appears he can get Concerned and Corrupt Susan out. travelingthrulife Apr 19 #80

Of course he is. RandySF Apr 19 #101

Good thing no one is dissing Platner. Emile Apr 19 #102

Hahaha mr715 Apr 19 #105

No Worries.. We Multitask. Cha Apr 19 #109

Thx mr715 Apr 19 #110

Planter "disses" himself. We are acknowledging it. Cha Apr 19 #108

To be fair, I delete, block, send to junk all fundraisers I get AllyCat Apr 19 #103

I generally do that as well radical noodle Apr 19 #106

I get Fascists from Georgia Cha Apr 19 #111

I'm so glad I'm not getting those messages! radical noodle Apr 19 #112

Yes! And, do they not read their return Cha Apr 19 #113

Platner or his staff didn't read my reply either radical noodle Apr 19 #114

And, it was such an Awesome one! Cha Apr 19 #117

Did you miss Schumer voting against a resolution to block arms sales to Israel? Rob H. Apr 19 #107

October 2025: Jeffries amps up Dem pushback in redistricting wars Cha Apr 21 #123

Maybe Platner would know what Democrats are doing radical noodle Apr 22 #124

Yes, I think Planter should check out Cha Apr 22 #125