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24. Ralph Northam playbook n/t

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New from Bernie Sanders: "I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. [View all] demmiblue 20 hrs ago OP

Why hasn't Platner ended his campaign yet? leftstreet 20 hrs ago #1

He thinks he can... 2naSalit 20 hrs ago #2

Wow. That seems a bit Trumpy leftstreet 19 hrs ago #4

Indeed... 2naSalit 19 hrs ago #7

Is he another Fetterman? Fetterman is a Democrat only by registration, but his heart and mind are somewhere else. Escurumbele 18 hrs ago #29

Couldn't tell ya... 2naSalit 17 hrs ago #36

It always appeared that way to me ... n/t wackadoo wabbit 9 hrs ago #55

Yea, he's a control freak, thinks he still has options. WinningAgain 19 hrs ago #11

However, because of the rules, he does have leverage karynnj 19 hrs ago #13

The next... 2naSalit 19 hrs ago #15

Um. He won the primary. He can't be replaced unless/until he agrees to drop out. Wiz Imp 19 hrs ago #18

Right... 2naSalit 17 hrs ago #33

Full primary results GJGCA 19 hrs ago #20

Freudian slip? ABC123Easy 17 hrs ago #42

Jimminy that's embarrassing GJGCA 17 hrs ago #43

Don't be embarrassed ABC123Easy 13 hrs ago #49

If that's what Maine wants karynnj 18 hrs ago #21

Given those numbers... 2naSalit 17 hrs ago #34

People love to vote for their second choice. AloeVera 17 hrs ago #38

ranked choice voting! that is why it exists. rampartd 12 hrs ago #53

Thanks... 2naSalit 11 hrs ago #54

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

I know. He should think of his supporters leftstreet 18 hrs ago #22

He's making this all about him, not about Maine or the party mcar 18 hrs ago #25

Maybe he'll recognize the inevitable when the Dem money spigot dries up MorbidButterflyTat 15 hrs ago #47

Ralph Northam playbook n/t Shrek 18 hrs ago #24

Cuomo never stepped aside, even after he was kicked out for his allegations MakeThemCry 17 hrs ago #32

But you just explained it leftstreet 17 hrs ago #41

The party shouldn't have supported Cuomo either EdmondDantes_ 17 hrs ago #44

Color me shocked pinkstarburst 16 hrs ago #46

Reactions have been swift Torchlight 20 hrs ago #3

Actually, it can be become a strength for the next candidate: "Unlike Susan Collins.... 68er 19 hrs ago #5

Oh, snap! mwmisses4289 18 hrs ago #30

His detractor list... 2naSalit 19 hrs ago #9

! MorbidButterflyTat 15 hrs ago #48

Yeah, he's toast. Wednesdays 19 hrs ago #6

Is there time for him to register as a Republican? usonian 19 hrs ago #8

I think in today's political climate... kentuck 19 hrs ago #12

So sorry to say, you're right. usonian 19 hrs ago #16

Without Bernie, he will have lost a huge source of support... kentuck 19 hrs ago #10

The fact that Bernie spoke with Platner personally about this matters Tom Rinaldo 19 hrs ago #14

Dire consequences for Vermont? DFW 18 hrs ago #26

Well, you know, all those small New England States are pretty much the same... Tom Rinaldo 18 hrs ago #27

the dire consequences of Susan Collins retaining her seat eShirl 18 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 19 hrs ago #17

Bernie needs to vet people *before* endorsing, rather than cleaning up Maru Kitteh 18 hrs ago #23

From December 6, 2017: DFW 17 hrs ago #40

December 7, 2017 + December 6, 2017 Celerity 13 hrs ago #52

There were 33 Democratic Senators that urged Al to resign. DFW 5 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 5 hrs ago #57

I saw who they were and where they came from. DFW 2 hrs ago #59

It's about damned time. NT abbeyco 18 hrs ago #28

Didn't someone explain to Platner LilElf70 17 hrs ago #35

I'm scared about more than Graham Platner OddMom20 17 hrs ago #37

If those that live in Maine want him then he should stay. They in Maine should decide for Maine. dave99 17 hrs ago #39

I remember quite vividly what happened the last time Dr. T 16 hrs ago #45

I think that being a state election, and one with a small population, changing candidates now... Raftergirl 13 hrs ago #50

It worked when NJ swapped Torrecelli out and Lautenberg in karynnj 13 hrs ago #51

Be nice if Sen Sanders had another Cha 5 hrs ago #58

Platner had a relationship with Sanders prior to securing the nomination. QueerDuck 2 hrs ago #60

Hi QD, I'd like to discuss Cha 1 hr ago #61