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2naSalit

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15. The next...

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 01:10 PM

22 hrs ago

Highest ranking candidate from the primary should replace him, we already voted in order of preference, just last month so that should be where they make the selection.

Anything else defeats the purpose of the ranked choice option.

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New from Bernie Sanders: "I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. [View all] demmiblue 22 hrs ago OP

Why hasn't Platner ended his campaign yet? leftstreet 22 hrs ago #1

He thinks he can... 2naSalit 22 hrs ago #2

Wow. That seems a bit Trumpy leftstreet 22 hrs ago #4

Indeed... 2naSalit 22 hrs ago #7

Is he another Fetterman? Fetterman is a Democrat only by registration, but his heart and mind are somewhere else. Escurumbele 20 hrs ago #29

Couldn't tell ya... 2naSalit 20 hrs ago #36

It always appeared that way to me ... n/t wackadoo wabbit 12 hrs ago #55

Yea, he's a control freak, thinks he still has options. WinningAgain 22 hrs ago #11

However, because of the rules, he does have leverage karynnj 22 hrs ago #13

The next... 2naSalit 22 hrs ago #15

Um. He won the primary. He can't be replaced unless/until he agrees to drop out. Wiz Imp 21 hrs ago #18

Right... 2naSalit 20 hrs ago #33

Full primary results GJGCA 21 hrs ago #20

Freudian slip? ABC123Easy 20 hrs ago #42

Jimminy that's embarrassing GJGCA 19 hrs ago #43

Don't be embarrassed ABC123Easy 16 hrs ago #49

If that's what Maine wants karynnj 21 hrs ago #21

Given those numbers... 2naSalit 20 hrs ago #34

People love to vote for their second choice. AloeVera 20 hrs ago #38

ranked choice voting! that is why it exists. rampartd 14 hrs ago #53

Thanks... 2naSalit 13 hrs ago #54

That's a question for him. He is not required to drop out. Wiz Imp 21 hrs ago #19

I know. He should think of his supporters leftstreet 21 hrs ago #22

He's making this all about him, not about Maine or the party mcar 20 hrs ago #25

Maybe he'll recognize the inevitable when the Dem money spigot dries up MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #47

Ralph Northam playbook n/t Shrek 21 hrs ago #24

Cuomo never stepped aside, even after he was kicked out for his allegations MakeThemCry 20 hrs ago #32

But you just explained it leftstreet 20 hrs ago #41

The party shouldn't have supported Cuomo either EdmondDantes_ 19 hrs ago #44

Color me shocked pinkstarburst 18 hrs ago #46

Reactions have been swift Torchlight 22 hrs ago #3

Actually, it can be become a strength for the next candidate: "Unlike Susan Collins.... 68er 22 hrs ago #5

Oh, snap! mwmisses4289 20 hrs ago #30

His detractor list... 2naSalit 22 hrs ago #9

! MorbidButterflyTat 18 hrs ago #48

Yeah, he's toast. Wednesdays 22 hrs ago #6

Is there time for him to register as a Republican? usonian 22 hrs ago #8

I think in today's political climate... kentuck 22 hrs ago #12

So sorry to say, you're right. usonian 22 hrs ago #16

Without Bernie, he will have lost a huge source of support... kentuck 22 hrs ago #10

The fact that Bernie spoke with Platner personally about this matters Tom Rinaldo 22 hrs ago #14

Dire consequences for Vermont? DFW 20 hrs ago #26

Well, you know, all those small New England States are pretty much the same... Tom Rinaldo 20 hrs ago #27

the dire consequences of Susan Collins retaining her seat eShirl 20 hrs ago #31

"Bernie Sanders joins Democrats' calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as window to replace him narr orleans 21 hrs ago #17

Bernie needs to vet people *before* endorsing, rather than cleaning up Maru Kitteh 21 hrs ago #23

From December 6, 2017: DFW 20 hrs ago #40

December 7, 2017 + December 6, 2017 Celerity 15 hrs ago #52

There were 33 Democratic Senators that urged Al to resign. DFW 8 hrs ago #56

Some of the accusers were Democrats, including a Dem staffer. Years ago I did a deep dive and the only Democratic Celerity 7 hrs ago #57

I saw who they were and where they came from. DFW 5 hrs ago #59

It's about damned time. NT abbeyco 20 hrs ago #28

Didn't someone explain to Platner LilElf70 20 hrs ago #35

I'm scared about more than Graham Platner OddMom20 20 hrs ago #37

If those that live in Maine want him then he should stay. They in Maine should decide for Maine. dave99 20 hrs ago #39

I remember quite vividly what happened the last time Dr. T 19 hrs ago #45

I think that being a state election, and one with a small population, changing candidates now... Raftergirl 16 hrs ago #50

It worked when NJ swapped Torrecelli out and Lautenberg in karynnj 15 hrs ago #51

Be nice if Sen Sanders had another Cha 7 hrs ago #58

Platner had a relationship with Sanders prior to securing the nomination. QueerDuck 4 hrs ago #60

Hi QD, I'd like to discuss Cha 4 hrs ago #61