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mr715

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6. It is a challenging dynamic.

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Tue Jun 2, 2026, 02:54 PM

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My position on it is abundantly clear based on my other messages.

My sense is that the energy in this midterm election is different than Collins v. Gideon. I think there is enough anti-incumbent sentiment that Graham Platner will beat her.

I love Al Franken, and I really wanted him to run against Trump in 2020. I expected to be given the luxury of a riotously funny comedian excoriating Trump at every juncture. But he resigned - it was his choice, and I think he elevated his party. He has been a good Democrat, in service and out.

I can't particularly speak to Graham Platner's quality as a Democrat, yet. But I know he is a better one than Susan Collins. Much like, though he is a grotesque, Fetterman is better than Collins.

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Maine Is Reminiscent of the Al Franken Fiasco [View all] MineralMan Tuesday OP

Maybe we should get smart Boo1 Tuesday #1

What "We" Are You Talking About MineralMan Tuesday #3

Maine has another Democratic candidate PatSeg Tuesday #34

he's ignored because he is a minor candidate who polls poorly (zero to 2 per cent ususally, with one newish poll at 3) Celerity Tuesday #49

Thanks for the info PatSeg Tuesday #57

I thought we were concentrating on our own states Sympthsical Tuesday #2

I'm always interested in all races. MineralMan Tuesday #7

LOL, ok Sympthsical Tuesday #13

At least you're consistent. TheProle Tuesday #33

"I observe what I want and comment as I please." DOST THOU NOT OBSERVETH THE IRONY?! ColoringFool 19 hrs ago #65

These situations are not in the same ballpark Quiet Em Tuesday #4

Oh, don't be concerned. mr715 Tuesday #8

Are you attempting to compare me to Susan Collins? Quiet Em Tuesday #10

Not at all. mr715 Tuesday #12

Ok, we're cool Quiet Em Tuesday #20

I apologize. I respect you and I appreciate your perspective, values, and experience. mr715 Tuesday #21

What fiasco? He resigned, Dayton named Smith to take his place, and she went on to be a hell of a senator. WhiskeyGrinder Tuesday #5

He was forced to resign. MineralMan Tuesday #9

He chose to resign. The ballot challenges were ten years before that, so not sure how it's relevant. WhiskeyGrinder Tuesday #16

It's like choosing to resign from your job if your boss tells LisaL Tuesday #39

Expulsions from the Senate are 2/3s? mr715 Tuesday #48

So you prefer we keep Al Franken AZProgressive Tuesday #52

It is a challenging dynamic. mr715 Tuesday #6

I think Fetterman is ill. MineralMan Tuesday #11

Yes mr715 Tuesday #15

Fetterman is definitely ill. ShazzieB Tuesday #25

Yes. I wish there were someone who MineralMan Tuesday #28

You don't live in Pennsylvania. ColoringFool 19 hrs ago #66

I have known people whose entire personality was Bettie 19 hrs ago #67

No. 2naSalit Tuesday #14

Out of staters DON'T want him. Mainers do. mainer Tuesday #26

Well... 2naSalit Tuesday #30

"He's got a steep climb with women's issues..." MorbidButterflyTat Tuesday #51

Susan Collins supported Kavanaugh who ended reproductive rights for women AZProgressive Tuesday #54

"I want a senator, not a saint" is eerily reminiscent of Trump voters, who said . . . markpkessinger Tuesday #31

Good point PatSeg Tuesday #35

It's also reminiscent of Bill Clinton mainer Tuesday #38

Bill Clinton is probably the more apt analogy. mr715 Tuesday #45

Sure, if Bill Clinton had all the other baggage yorkster Tuesday #61

yup Skittles Tuesday #43

And they didn't get either one. MorbidButterflyTat Tuesday #50

Most of DUers commenting on this don't live in Maine AZProgressive Tuesday #53

I agree with Senators Chris Murphy and Bernie Sanders. Platner is a flawed candidate but the things that makes Nanjeanne Tuesday #17

+1 leftstreet Tuesday #18

Everyone is flawed. Everyone. MineralMan Tuesday #23

Not I. I am without flaw. mr715 Tuesday #46

Good to hear! MineralMan Tuesday #47

Not really EdmondDantes_ Tuesday #19

Franken denied doing it. LisaL Tuesday #37

The party leaders didn't want him in the first place. BlueTsunami2018 Tuesday #22

And the party leaders found someone to run. mr715 Tuesday #24

No adultery? Jughead Tuesday #27

Is sending women text messages the same as adultery? mainer Tuesday #29

I have yet to see him... 2naSalit Tuesday #32

I've seen no abusive behavior mainer Tuesday #36

Are you married? Ask your wife. MorbidButterflyTat Tuesday #56

I'm a woman mainer Tuesday #59

If it's just this "scandal", it won't be much of a problem for Platner. However, if there's a reason to be worried, it Fil1957 Tuesday #40

What are the chances of no more revelations? LisaL Tuesday #41

Recommended. H2O Man Tuesday #42

"Pervs have been broken... BurnDoubt Tuesday #44

They are two different situations AND different times Cosmocat Tuesday #55

I agree they are different situations and different times AZProgressive Tuesday #58

I was much reassured by an interview... LAS14 Tuesday #60

They are quite similar in that neither had any type of experience holding office before they ran for the US Senate MichMan Tuesday #62

No, it's not. Forget the sexting, the Nazi tattoo and the GPV 23 hrs ago #63

No, Franken was accused, Jane Mayer concluded the story was "full of holes." betsuni 22 hrs ago #64

Here's what I do know... Nanjeanne 18 hrs ago #68

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