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chelsea0011

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6. Politico got the story from whom?

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Fri Oct 17, 2025, 05:32 AM

Oct 17

I think, him being a local, these comments were probably known and come to light right after Mills announcement. I was voting for Platner, now it looks like Mills.

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ME-SEN:Maine Senate candidate promoted violent political action in since-deleted online posts [View all] RandySF Oct 17 OP

Changes the contest, eh??? elleng Oct 17 #1

He admits to it and chalks it up to disillusionment. RandySF Oct 17 #2

So the Dem candidate likely Janet Mills, eh? elleng Oct 17 #3

Politico Hit Piece. SalamanderSleeps Oct 17 #4

Doesn't make it alright. RandySF Oct 17 #5

Politico got the story from whom? chelsea0011 Oct 17 #6

CNN broke it first. RandySF Oct 17 #7

I take this as someone who evolved and matured. PuraVidaDreamin Oct 17 #8

He was 33. RandySF Oct 17 #9

I was 53 at that same time PuraVidaDreamin Oct 17 #10

Then it's good that you're not running for senator RandySF Monday #13

I don't understand why PuraVidaDreamin Monday #14

Mills is term limited. 2naSalit Oct 17 #11

I heard he "made light" of sexual assault in the military.. whathehell Sunday #12