Some Maine Polling

[mr715]

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/polls/maine-us-senate-election-polls-2026.html


Now I know this is the New York Times which, should we disagree with its findings, we can discount as something other than the journal of record.

But it seems to me that the top line is Platner +66% (76% Platner to 10% Mills).

That is a spicy meatball.

It is almost like the citizens of Maine are making clear what they want.

You can look to the general election head to heads and see that Platner outperforms Mills.

But you knew all this already... otherwise, why'd you be reading my thread?

[W_HAMILTON]

1. The last Democratic challenger to Collins...

...won the primary with 70% of the vote and led Collins in every single poll leading up to Election Day -- but still lost.

But while we're here, honest request: does anyone have any links to Platner's support of Hillary/Biden/Kamala and/or attacking Trump/MAGA by name?

[LisaL]

2. Well he admitted he voted for Collins more than once.

Regarding Harris versus Trump, did he ever say which one he voted for?

[ExtraGriz]

4. You have any references to this..

I can't find any proof as to what you stated.

[LisaL]

7. He admitted it on his reddit account under his handle.

NT

[sheshe2]

11. Actually there is.

It was in a CBS interview.

[CivicGrief]

5. And he loves Collins so much

he is looking to run against her. Makes sense.

[LisaL]

8. At some recent point he stopped loving her.

NT

[mr715]

13. Which is enough. Full stop.

MTG (stopped being loved by) stopped loving Trump.

Massie stopped loving Trump.

Want to talk about Comey?

People are allowed to change and grow.

[Nanjeanne]

3. I doubt you would see anything about Harris or Biden as he wasnt in public eye at the time. However

Jacobin did an article about their analysis of his entire decades long Reddit posts - they read every one. And he does express his Anti Trump and anti Trumpian admin and anti fascist and anti authoritarian stuff. Link to my post is here if you would like https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221290750]

A few examples

Progressive, but Not Woke

Gun control aside, most of the political positions Platner expressed on Reddit were conventionally progressive ones: pro-vaccine, pro-LGBTQ, pro-universal health care, belief in climate change, virulently anti-Trump, and enraged by January 6, to name a few.

Platner typically expressed them in the same vulgar, politically incorrect way that has dominated recent headlines. Trump was a “f*cking c*nt” and a “mentally incapable narcissist,” the latter next to the word “retarded” struck through. Oliver North was a “lying piece of sh*t.” A Capitol rioter asking for clemency was “a f*cking worthless pussy. And a traitor.” A former congressman who cheated constantly on his wife was the “epitome of the frat bro officer douchebag.”

And

Customs and Border Protection asking people for their papers at a bus station was “godd*mn disgusting.” A Republican state representative voting against providing prisoners with menstrual products was “a f*cking asshole.” The group of marines investigated for allegedly sharing nude photos of their female coworkers, Platner wrote, were “f*ckwads” and “just losers who hid behind a computer and ‘camaraderie’ to justify their hatred of women,” adding, “nail these f*cks to the wall.”

[mr715]

9. So, to be clear, you are applying a purity test.

Has nothing to do with the tattoo or the posts.

Did he vote for Clinton, Biden, Harris.


Or... are those straws you're reaching for

[LisaL]

10. Yea, maybe some people don't want another Fetterman.

Is that a problem?

[mr715]

12. Yes because it is irrational and myopic

Fetterman is a member of the Democratic caucus. He is better than Susan Collins.

Nothing about Platner suggests he will be another Fetterman. Fetterman seems to hate Platner's schtick.

I look forward to 36 hours from today when we will all be preaching the same anti-Collins hymn.

[LisaL]

17. Fetterman went on Fox news to bush other democrats over Platner.

At this point it's debatable if he is better than Susan Collins, because she hasn't done that.

[mr715]

18. She has expressed concern.

This isn't up for debate Lisa.

Fetterman votes for Schumer, Collins does not.

This isn't a complicated equation.

Fetterman, the worst Democrat, is better than any Republican.

Even Republicans like Merrick Garland and James Comey.

[LisaL]

19. Concern is her middle name.

But she hasn't called Platner "tacky and gross" as Fetterman had.

[mr715]

20. Which is funny, because Fetterman is pretty gross himself.

[tblue37]

37. Fetterman''s stroke probably had some influence on his behavioral changes. He still adds to Democrats''

numbers.

[Nixie]

14. Great questions. A video posted yesterday showed Platner talking to a Trump voter and saying he understands

why he voted for Trump and he understands why people voted for Bernie. It sounds like he's an Independent who is using our party again. I haven't seen anything close to what you are seeking, and I've been wondering the same things myself.

[mr715]

15. Imagine... a candidate speaking to an undecided voter.

Wow.

If Janet Mills did that, she'd need a 3 month vacation.

[W_HAMILTON]

29. I want a """fighter""" who fights Republicans -- not agrees with them or justifies their support for Trump.

[mr715]

30. I want a winner.

I want a coalition builder.

I want Susan Collins to go down in flames.

I want Platner to win Democrats, Independents, and Republicans.

I want his election to be a repudiation of money in politics and institutionalism.

I, too, want a ""fighter"" -- one that knows when to fight.

[W_HAMILTON]

35. Platner has never won an election in his life.

Meanwhile, you disparage Janet Mills, someone who has won many and who has an actual history of fighting for Democratic values.

[mr715]

36. She lost.

I supported her until she failed to demonstrate the ability to win the primary.

She did not put in effort. If you dispute this, cool. We'll disagree (again).

Platner is, however, doing the leg work and fighting. And I suspect he is going to win.

And yeah, that is hope and vapors. Yeah, it is optimism. But it is because if you listen to him talk he is saying the right words to get me fired up.

I'll submit one word: filibuster.



Edit: He sure is winning the primary.

[Nanjeanne]

16. Let me reiterate what I posted in this thread - perhaps you will read what he said about Trump etc.

few examples

Progressive, but Not Woke

Gun control aside, most of the political positions Platner expressed on Reddit were conventionally progressive ones: pro-vaccine, pro-LGBTQ, pro-universal health care, belief in climate change, virulently anti-Trump, and enraged by January 6, to name a few.

Platner typically expressed them in the same vulgar, politically incorrect way that has dominated recent headlines. Trump was a “f*cking c*nt” and a “mentally incapable narcissist,” the latter next to the word “retarded” struck through. Oliver North was a “lying piece of sh*t.” A Capitol rioter asking for clemency was “a f*cking worthless pussy. And a traitor.” A former congressman who cheated constantly on his wife was the “epitome of the frat bro officer douchebag.”

And

Customs and Border Protection asking people for their papers at a bus station was “godd*mn disgusting.” A Republican state representative voting against providing prisoners with menstrual products was “a f*cking asshole.” The group of marines investigated for allegedly sharing nude photos of their female coworkers, Platner wrote, were “f*ckwads” and “just losers who hid behind a computer and ‘camaraderie’ to justify their hatred of women,” adding, “nail these f*cks to the wall.”

[orangecrush]

6. Thanks for this

[mr715]

22. My pleasure.

Apparently I'm a part of "bro culture" now.

Cheers.

[orangecrush]

25. ...

[mr715]

26. It isn't funny.

It hurt my feelings.

I thought DU was a welcoming environment for Democrats that, ya know, support Democrats.

And now I'm here (more) ashamed of my anatomy.

I thought I've been completely reasonable this whole time what with supporting Mills and then Platner, but it turns out I was thinking with my cis het dick the whole time.

[orangecrush]

27. Apologies

Wasn't laughing at you.

[mr715]

28. All good, bro.

Whos on Rogan?

[W_HAMILTON]

31. You called my asking for examples of Platner supporting Hillary/Biden/Kamala a """purity test. """

[mr715]

32. I see irony isn't something you studied in college.

Edit: Just admit you'd prefer Collins to Platner.

Just admit it. It'll be freeing for you.

[W_HAMILTON]

33. And which of your posts was supposed to be ironic?

[mr715]

34. The one where I complained about my peepee

[MustLoveBeagles]

21. Thank you for posting

Unless something drastic happens he's our nominee. I support Democrats against Republicans period. I wish Platner luck in the general.

[mr715]

23. Thanks.

We're going to win this time.

We are going to humiliate Susan Collins.

[MustLoveBeagles]

24. I truly hope so