@davejorgenson: What happens if Graham Platner and Mitch McConnell are gone? Maine Democrats eyeing the chance to replace U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner in the wake of a sexual assault allegation are trying to shape an unprecedented process by urging their party to name a new nominee in an open and transparent manner. Former gubernatorial and congressional candidates who came up short in the June 9 primary have expressed interest and are in talks with supporters and the Maine Democratic Party, which has not clearly conveyed to potential contenders and their staffs the next possible steps, according to multiple Democratic sources. The oyster farmer and military veteran, who weathered a bevy of controversies to boot Gov. Janet Mills from the Senate primary, has until 5 p.m. Monday to submit a withdrawal notice to state officials, and the Democrats would have until July 27 to name a replacement. Dozens of state and national Democratic lawmakers and organizations who rallied around Platner have abandoned the political newcomer’s bid and called for him to step aside. Nirav Shah, the former public health chief who lost a gubernatorial run to former Maine House Speaker Hannah Pingree, said in a post on X Tuesday that the process must be “transparent and open.” Caption from article by Benjamin Kail, Bangor Daily News.

Hamza Helal :

I’m really disappointed in the Platner news. Thought he was the one

Miss Andry Saves the World :

is this Graham platner's plan for getting Republican votes?

Kas :

It’s why we don’t make heroes out of politicians. Also we need rank choice voting so we aren’t putting all our eggs behind one person.

Devo14218 :

I hope Troy Jackson takes over as the candidate

shitmaster60 :

McConnell is Schrodinger's senator

Sam Bezdek :

I appreciate how unbiased the delivery of this news is. Usually I’m skeptical about receiving news from TikTok and I’m wary of news stations because of the bias they have (whatever way it may be), so I do appreciate just telling the news and allowing people to form opinions on their own

critopadolf :

Best case scenario is he drops out on the 14th and a third party wins.

Zelda234 :

but maine isnt easy, Collins is gonna win now because of this

Tosh :

Your map excludes the UP from Michigan.

Sean W :

I feel the Kentucky law is a moot point since their constitution still stays that the governor can appoint a replacement.

BigAL :

The Kentucky law doesn't overrule the KY state constitution, the Governor can and should absolutely appoint a temp Senator.

Gavin :

Ok, that is a nice map.

ButterMyBuns :

Guava con queso :

Finally, some educational information on the Platner situation that isn't content farming. Bravo.

Rachael :

The commitment to the bit 🤌

Attorney Jaguar :

Dave that was so much salt wasted for a bit 😭

1017 :

As someone who has organized caucuses and state conventions for the MA Democratic Party, it would be nearly impossible to go the caucus and convention route 😬 unless Maine has a much more efficient party make up from MA which is entirely possible lol but still 2 weeks is a TIGHT deadline

Don Worya Boudit :

ya know what? im gonna follow your account and engaaaaaage with stuff. cuz you make good content.

deacon43123 :

Damn

jasonmaina_ :

CHARLES BOOKER FOR SENATE

Gray Capital :

Thomas Massie for Senate

Baetophen :

That's the map of trees from the ice cream guy!!! I wish I knew what stuff was called but this is a cool cross over

Galaxy :

I really

osamabinliftin :

Troy jackson is lowkey a better option than platner

tactical.healer :

I like your map. is it available commercially?