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mr715

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3. I was not surprised.

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 30, 2026, 01:18 PM

Apr 30

She expected Platner to burn out and be coronated. When it became clear she'd have to fight for the seat, she opted out. This is why she'd be a weak candidate against Collins.

I want people willing to fight. Not people willing to accept a path from other politicians and serve in a lukewarm capacity.

I want fire.

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Janet Mills never wanted to be a Senator [View all] mr715 Apr 30 OP

I was sad to hear about Governor Mills dropping out LetMyPeopleVote Apr 30 #1

I was not surprised. mr715 Apr 30 #3

Yes, I am also sorry to see her go. She has been a good governor Easterncedar Apr 30 #11

AIPAC will bring in many millions to defeat platner questionseverything Apr 30 #2

He will. mr715 Apr 30 #4

It's not 2016 anymore Ziggy Beans Apr 30 #10

The Dems had 30 yrs to get rid of Collins leftstreet Apr 30 #5

"Blame her for dropping out" mr715 Apr 30 #6

We don't know how it transpired leftstreet Apr 30 #7

Yeah. mr715 Apr 30 #8

collins must be ousted rampartd Apr 30 #13

He had it covered up. mr715 Apr 30 #18

I have enormous respect for Governor Mills Easterncedar Apr 30 #9

Most polling showed Collins losing in 2020 Jose Garcia Apr 30 #12

But Platner Miguelito Loveless Apr 30 #14

how do you know? eShirl Apr 30 #15

There is literally no evidence for this. mr715 Apr 30 #17

I think she just expected to win without doing anything. BlueTsunami2018 Apr 30 #16

And if Democrats continue to run candidates with this mindset... mr715 Apr 30 #19