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BannonsLiver

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19. A lot of options? Really?

Reply to GPV (Reply #3)

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 05:40 PM

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So far all I’ve seen mentioned is a governor who could barely raise any money and a guy who didn’t get out of single digits in the polls when he was actively campaigning. I’m not sure that constitutes a lot.

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Perhaps Platner will drop out and endorse David Costello [View all] pat_k Monday OP

Why didn't Schumer endorse him over Mills? leftstreet Monday #1

IDK, but the party goes with incumbents, and a governor is an incumbent of sorts. pat_k Monday #4

Mills made quite a splash when she stood up to Trump right to Nixie Monday #7

AOC also didn't endorse him obamanut2012 Monday #9

I wish RandySF Monday #2

We have a lot of good options here, but it depends on GPV Monday #3

A lot of options? Really? BannonsLiver Monday #19

Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, Nirav Shah, Jordan Wood, and David Costello GPV 17 hrs ago #23

Collins is probably doing cartwheels across her office right now. BannonsLiver 16 hrs ago #24

She was never that likely to lose, anyway. Never is. GPV 16 hrs ago #25

Troy Jackson campaigned alongside Platner after the first NYT story broke. lapucelle 16 hrs ago #26

Thanks for this info mcar 12 hrs ago #32

I still think... 2naSalit Monday #5

Agree obamanut2012 Monday #10

He gained slightly when Mills dropped out. Wiz Imp Monday #6

Costello and Platner have similar progressive agendas. pat_k Monday #16

Why would Costello want his endorsement obamanut2012 Monday #8

Should he have a preference, it would be good to express it. pat_k Monday #13

It revisits and begs bucolic_frolic Monday #11

I don't think so, but what do I know? pat_k Monday #14

Inquiring... 2naSalit Monday #17

I found a web stie I think is Maine's laws. He'd need to drop out before 5:00 pm next Monday. rogue emissary Monday #12

I just hope Mainers just embrace the idea that they can't put Republicans in charge, shrug it off and go with Mills. RoeVWade Monday #15

Yes. If he drops out, get behind whoever the party picks pat_k Monday #18

Mills finished 2nd Boo1 Monday #20

Not necessarily. pat_k Monday #21

Who would want Planters endorsement Boo1 Monday #22

Who's on first? Jersey Devil 16 hrs ago #27

I do not think he would want a rapists endorsement. boston bean 16 hrs ago #28

Probably right. And sounds like Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, or Nirav Shah are better options. pat_k 15 hrs ago #30

Delete - misplaced pat_k 15 hrs ago #29

Anyone know if Jared Golden is an option? displacedvermoter 14 hrs ago #31