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Rhiannon12866

(262,250 posts) Sat Jul 11, 2026, 01:30 AM Saturday

Can Democrats salvage the Maine Senate race after Platner's exit? - Washington Week PBS

It wasn’t the Nazi tattoo that did in Graham Platner. It was a rape allegation that caused the left-wing of the party to finally give up on their beloved oysterman. The big question for Democrats now is how to salvage Maine, which they pretty much have to win to take control of the Senate. - Aired on 07/10/2026.

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Can Democrats salvage the Maine Senate race after Platner's exit? - Washington Week PBS (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Saturday OP

Yes................... Lovie777 Saturday #1

Absolutely, Yes! Janbdwl72 Saturday #2

"their beloved oysterman" Skittles Saturday #3

They just had to slip that in, didn't they? NBachers Saturday #4

huge fucking embarrassment for Dems Skittles Saturday #5

Lovie777

(24,748 posts)

1. Yes...................

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Sat Jul 11, 2026, 01:58 AM

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Janbdwl72

(336 posts)

2. Absolutely, Yes!

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Sat Jul 11, 2026, 02:04 AM

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Although the circumstances are very different, do a search and read about the 2002 election for the U.S. Senate in New Jersey.

The candidate had to withdraw and Frank Lautenberg won the election. Of course, he previously held that office, but if Frank could do it then, another candidate can do it in November in Maine.