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18. Um. He won the primary. He can't be replaced unless/until he agrees to drop out.

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Why hasn't Platner ended his campaign yet? leftstreet Tuesday #1

He thinks he can... 2naSalit Tuesday #2

Wow. That seems a bit Trumpy leftstreet Tuesday #4

Indeed... 2naSalit Tuesday #7

Is he another Fetterman? Fetterman is a Democrat only by registration, but his heart and mind are somewhere else. Escurumbele Tuesday #29

Couldn't tell ya... 2naSalit Tuesday #36

It always appeared that way to me ... n/t wackadoo wabbit Tuesday #55

Yea, he's a control freak, thinks he still has options. WinningAgain Tuesday #11

However, because of the rules, he does have leverage karynnj Tuesday #13

The next... 2naSalit Tuesday #15

Um. He won the primary. He can't be replaced unless/until he agrees to drop out. Wiz Imp Tuesday #18

Right... 2naSalit Tuesday #33

Full primary results GJGCA Tuesday #20

Freudian slip? ABC123Easy Tuesday #42

Jimminy that's embarrassing GJGCA Tuesday #43

Don't be embarrassed ABC123Easy Tuesday #49

If that's what Maine wants karynnj Tuesday #21

Given those numbers... 2naSalit Tuesday #34

People love to vote for their second choice. AloeVera Tuesday #38

ranked choice voting! that is why it exists. rampartd Tuesday #53

Thanks... 2naSalit Tuesday #54

That's a question for him. He is not required to drop out. Wiz Imp Tuesday #19

I know. He should think of his supporters leftstreet Tuesday #22

He's making this all about him, not about Maine or the party mcar Tuesday #25

Maybe he'll recognize the inevitable when the Dem money spigot dries up MorbidButterflyTat Tuesday #47

Ralph Northam playbook n/t Shrek Tuesday #24

Cuomo never stepped aside, even after he was kicked out for his allegations MakeThemCry Tuesday #32

But you just explained it leftstreet Tuesday #41

The party shouldn't have supported Cuomo either EdmondDantes_ Tuesday #44

Color me shocked pinkstarburst Tuesday #46

Reactions have been swift Torchlight Tuesday #3

Actually, it can be become a strength for the next candidate: "Unlike Susan Collins.... 68er Tuesday #5

Oh, snap! mwmisses4289 Tuesday #30

His detractor list... 2naSalit Tuesday #9

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Yeah, he's toast. Wednesdays Tuesday #6

Is there time for him to register as a Republican? usonian Tuesday #8

I think in today's political climate... kentuck Tuesday #12

So sorry to say, you're right. usonian Tuesday #16

Without Bernie, he will have lost a huge source of support... kentuck Tuesday #10

The fact that Bernie spoke with Platner personally about this matters Tom Rinaldo Tuesday #14

Dire consequences for Vermont? DFW Tuesday #26

Well, you know, all those small New England States are pretty much the same... Tom Rinaldo Tuesday #27

the dire consequences of Susan Collins retaining her seat eShirl Tuesday #31

"Bernie Sanders joins Democrats' calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as window to replace him narr orleans Tuesday #17

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From December 6, 2017: DFW Tuesday #40

December 7, 2017 + December 6, 2017 Celerity Tuesday #52

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I saw who they were and where they came from. DFW Yesterday #59

It's about damned time. NT abbeyco Tuesday #28

Didn't someone explain to Platner LilElf70 Tuesday #35

I'm scared about more than Graham Platner OddMom20 Tuesday #37

If those that live in Maine want him then he should stay. They in Maine should decide for Maine. dave99 Tuesday #39

I remember quite vividly what happened the last time Dr. T Tuesday #45

I think that being a state election, and one with a small population, changing candidates now... Raftergirl Tuesday #50

It worked when NJ swapped Torrecelli out and Lautenberg in karynnj Tuesday #51

Be nice if Sen Sanders had another Cha Yesterday #58

Platner had a relationship with Sanders prior to securing the nomination. QueerDuck Yesterday #60

Hi QD, I'd like to discuss Cha Yesterday #61