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The decisions she's made have consequences. Platner on Collin's remarks (Original Post) Emile 11 hrs ago OP
I'll be surprised if Collins ever debates him. eShirl 11 hrs ago #1
I guess Collin's is smart enough to realize she wouldn't have a chance. Emile 10 hrs ago #4
I think she will Polybius 9 hrs ago #12
Despite his liabilities, this man speaks truth, earnestly and directly, as he sees it. bucolic_frolic 11 hrs ago #2
I agree 110% KS Toronado 10 hrs ago #3
I support Democrats. gab13by13 10 hrs ago #5
Platner didn't win the primary. The election is on June 9. N/T lapucelle 9 hrs ago #7
Now that Mills officially dropped out last Thursday, Emile 9 hrs ago #10
Platner voted for Collins three times and sat out the 2024 presidential election. lapucelle 9 hrs ago #6
Thanks for kicking the thread. The more Emile 9 hrs ago #8
I didn't watch the video. N/T lapucelle 9 hrs ago #13
No kidding! Emile 8 hrs ago #15
Sad commentary on our current reality isn't it? Irish_Dem 9 hrs ago #9
we'll see all right eShirl 9 hrs ago #11
Oh good heavens. His own words-- he voted for Collin's and now it's Nixie 48 min ago #18
BINGO! mountain grammy 9 hrs ago #14
I like him! I agree with everything he said, especially finding ways to stop Rump. Maraya1969 7 hrs ago #16
He's got it. Definitely a winner! Emile 1 hr ago #17

eShirl

(20,473 posts)
1. I'll be surprised if Collins ever debates him.
Sun May 31, 2026, 06:36 AM
11 hrs ago

Ultimately even Janet Mills wouldn't.

Polybius

(22,168 posts)
12. I think she will
Sun May 31, 2026, 08:51 AM
9 hrs ago

She's always debated in the past, and her 2020 race was a lot tougher.

bucolic_frolic

(56,002 posts)
2. Despite his liabilities, this man speaks truth, earnestly and directly, as he sees it.
Sun May 31, 2026, 06:43 AM
11 hrs ago

He is highly intelligent. His voice, tone, cadence are off the charts. My take is he will overcome any problems. Plus, he blames the opposition. Democrats often struggle understanding let alone articulating that aspect of competitive politics.

Collins looks like 3 sheets before Parkinsons.

gab13by13

(32,870 posts)
5. I support Democrats.
Sun May 31, 2026, 07:39 AM
10 hrs ago

I found out that I am not allowed to even suggest that the Democratic Party run Miles Taylor for president. That suggestion is not permitted here.

On the other hand it’s OK to trash a Democrat who won the primary for Senator.

I am confused. I’m not from Maine but the good people from Maine picked their candidate.

I support Democrats.

Emile

(43,483 posts)
10. Now that Mills officially dropped out last Thursday,
Sun May 31, 2026, 08:38 AM
9 hrs ago

this leaves only David Costello and Platner. How is David Costello polling against Platner?

lapucelle

(21,152 posts)
6. Platner voted for Collins three times and sat out the 2024 presidential election.
Sun May 31, 2026, 08:17 AM
9 hrs ago

I know that he did it because *reasons*, but he has a hand in creating the problem, and it seems that a gay-bashing, rape apologist, anti-assault-weapons-ban, racist, former Republican voter is not part of the solution.

ME has ranked choice voting, and two other Democrats remain on the ballot. We'll see what happens on June 9.





Nixie

(18,127 posts)
18. Oh good heavens. His own words-- he voted for Collin's and now it's
Sun May 31, 2026, 05:17 PM
48 min ago

confirmed he admits to being a (former) Republican.

At least it’s all adding up, especially his previous statements about knowing Trump voters so well.

Did he also say that “left/left of center” mostly voted for Collin’s in the past?? This is still confusing, but most of the hunches about him are proving fairly accurate, and that’s based on his own comments.

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