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21. Her heart wasn't in it, and

Thu Apr 30, 2026, 11:48 AM

Apr 30

She vetoed the proposed data center moratorium passed by the legislature, giving the go-ahead for construction on the site of the former North Jay paper mill. She got many very negative comments in the Portland Press Herald over that action.

I am female and was in the military and DOD for several years. I am not excusing Graham, but what he said was mild.

His talk with John Stewart is worth watching, especially the last 10 minutes, when John asks his young female associates to weigh in.

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Janet Mills, Governor of Maine, Suspends Senate Campaign [View all] demmiblue Apr 30 OP

Any path to victory she had evaporated over the last couple months. bearsfootball516 Apr 30 #1

I was sad to hear this LetMyPeopleVote Apr 30 #2

Her heart wasn't in it, and MaineNative Apr 30 #21

Thank you for posting this. I wish this guy was running in Colorado because he seems like PatrickforB Apr 30 #50

I just hope Platner isn't another Fetterman, Manchin, or Sinema Multichromatic Apr 30 #3

Those are going to hurt for a long time. Harker Apr 30 #4

I would have thought his misogyny alone would have been a disqualifier. niyad Apr 30 #7

Yep. QueerDuck Apr 30 #42

I hear ya. I'm really annoyed with Dem "establishment", but Platner AllyCat Apr 30 #8

I also worry about Platner being a ringer for the repukes infullview Apr 30 #33

Seems like nothing is certain except uncertainty these days. We can only hope and only time will tell. But I do think KPN Apr 30 #25

Is there any evidence that he might? Flatrat Friday #58

Damn. Why is young talent so hard for the state & nat'l party so hard to nuture in so many states? irisblue Apr 30 #5

Post removed Post removed Apr 30 #6

Guns as well. rogue emissary Apr 30 #10

Sadly, so very true. niyad Apr 30 #17

If he wins at all... reACTIONary Apr 30 #28

That is... 2naSalit Apr 30 #35

I'm 72 and hubby will be 79 in November Karma13612 Apr 30 #44

We're just a little younger than you guys... slightlv Apr 30 #51

I'm in..... Karma13612 Apr 30 #56

You pointed out two basic elements to consider... slightlv Saturday #59

Love this idea! Karma13612 Sunday #60

I never thought about the tiny homes angle... slightlv Sunday #61

She would have been a terrific candidate 20 or 30 years ago, but in this day and age not so much. Fil1957 Apr 30 #9

Thought The Same Thing modrepub Apr 30 #23

And how fucking old... 2naSalit Apr 30 #36

EXACTLY! niyad Apr 30 #39

It's a valid point, we shouldn't discount wisdom of the elderly Karma13612 Apr 30 #46

lol.. Yes, and Sen Angus King. It's Cha Apr 30 #57

This is too bad. LisaM Apr 30 #11

Nor do I. ...nt 2naSalit Apr 30 #37

How many years experience in elected office does Platner have? Martin Eden Apr 30 #12

Zero dave99 Apr 30 #31

Zero. niyad Apr 30 #34

he's the flavor of the month Skittles Apr 30 #55

Mills forgot to mention that she has no money because she is getting killed in the polls. flashman13 Apr 30 #13

That is my question... reACTIONary Apr 30 #30

"Schumer has for almost two decades chosen his party's Senate candidates with little internal opposition" thesquanderer Apr 30 #14

I do think that is how younger generations starting with the millenials view democracy. I think that's why Bernie KPN Apr 30 #29

That quote is from the New York Times Easterncedar Apr 30 #45

Just listening to Jon Stewart's interview with Platner Simeon Salus Apr 30 #15

here's the link Simeon Salus Apr 30 #16

Post removed Post removed Apr 30 #18

He is the Democratic candidate for Senate from Maine now. I support the Dem candidate. Simeon Salus Apr 30 #20

Yup... 2naSalit Apr 30 #22

Your post breaks the following DU rule: chernabogg Apr 30 #41

Platner is going to be another Miguelito Loveless Apr 30 #19

Less than ideal if that happens Zambero Apr 30 #38

If Mills can't run, then I'll take anyone with a D in front of their name SpankMe Apr 30 #24

I think... 2naSalit Apr 30 #27

Schumer immediately endorsed Platner: sop Apr 30 #26

Very good. She was my original choice since she's proven she can win state wide. aeromanKC Apr 30 #32

Great news Akakoji Apr 30 #40

"Maine doesn't want another older white woman" Easterncedar Apr 30 #48

Advocating for another polluting AI data center was the final nail in the coffin wolfie001 Apr 30 #43

It was more complicated than that. Easterncedar Apr 30 #47

She's a good person, yes wolfie001 Apr 30 #53

"the Democratic establishment's choice to run for the Senate" Intractable Apr 30 #49

This is good news for Democrats. -misanthroptimist Apr 30 #52

Excellent RetiredParatrooper Apr 30 #54

Will never trust Platner but Maine doesn't seem to have many options. nt Blasphemer Monday #62