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PatSeg

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13. That is probably because

Reply to dalton99a (Reply #10)

Sun May 31, 2026, 09:53 AM

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Democrats are inclined to have more principles than republicans. Dems don't tend to support anyone just because they have a "D" behind their name. Fortunately, I don't live in Maine, so I am not in a position to choose. If I was, I would vote for the Democrat, but not happily.

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Oh gab, please don't stop being gab. Irish_Dem Sunday #6

We don't get a majority by being stupid. Irish_Dem Sunday #2

I know, FoxNewsSucks Sunday #3

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They didn't want us to forget that they are hypocrites FoxNewsSucks Sunday #34

I give a fuck about liars and rape apologists. niyad Sunday #5

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Thank you for saying this. It sickens me to watch people casually niyad Sunday #14

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In many cases, it's not that the posts are thought irrelevant. FoxNewsSucks Sunday #36

How damn hard is it to just not be a sexual deviant? Escape Sunday #20

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Very fine analogy. Prof. Toru Tanaka Sunday #8

Exactly right ... Collins hasn't shown that she deserves to be re-elected FakeNoose Sunday #9

Exactly. Well said. paleotn Sunday #15

Republicans vote for a rapist felon while Democrats squabble over imperfections. dalton99a Sunday #10

That is probably because PatSeg Sunday #13

You can have all the principles you like, but if we lose.... paleotn Sunday #16

Oh I agree PatSeg Sunday #31

So well said BaronChocula Sunday #22

Yes PatSeg Sunday #32

Platner is intelligent and quick to respond forcefully debsy Sunday #11

He wasn't my first choice but that's irrelevant. paleotn Sunday #17

This negative campaign smacks like the one against Mamdani Ponietz Sunday #18

"The usual suspects" luv2fly Sunday #24

There is a very viable, experienced and not too old alternative. Bumbles Sunday #19

I can't see Costello winning the primary, but he's got my vote Easterncedar Sunday #25

Exactly what I'll be doing and how I view Collins. Bumbles Sunday #30

David Costello certainly seems like a worthwhile candidate. debsy Sunday #35

Amen! FiveFifteen Sunday #23

I guess it's better for Collins to keep her seat Buddyzbuddy Sunday #26

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Yes, Platner should support the Democratic Party and run against Republicans. Both sides are not the same. betsuni Sunday #29

That sounds a lot like Fetterman MorbidButterflyTat Sunday #33