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mainer

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2. Janet's been a fighter. And she's still fighting.

Reply to Celerity (Original post)

Wed Oct 15, 2025, 08:16 AM

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I was hesitant at first about her jumping into the race.But throughout her career, she's been challenging the status quo, and maybe she'll be the standard bearer this time as well, for experience that's not past its prime.

I like Graham Platner, but when he starts yelling about "the oligarchy", it gives me pause. I don't disagree with him, but I think his inexperience and volume makes me wonder if he has the temperament to represent us.

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