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msongs

(74,615 posts) Tue Jul 7, 2026, 05:31 PM 22 hrs ago

The party appoints right? The Bernie annointed guy may quit soon. Whatta mess

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how can all these ME senate dems get on the ballot at this point? (Original Post) msongs 22 hrs ago OP

Internal nomination by a party. LisaL 22 hrs ago #3

(17,746 posts)

1. They are discussing having a caucus and letting participants have a say

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 05:38 PM

22 hrs ago

(20,618 posts)

2. if Platner drops out before Monday, they (Maine Democratic Party) have a couple weeks to decide who to nominate

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 05:41 PM

22 hrs ago

how they decide this is not set in stone

(48,194 posts)

3. Internal nomination by a party.

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 05:54 PM

22 hrs ago

But Platner has to drop out by July 13th.