General Discussion

dead heat.

The reality is the race of Platner verses Collins was never going to be a "shoe-in". It was going to be close, and I suspect no one is naive enough to believe the list from the nazi tattoo to the sextexting and social media posts by him, etc. were not going to be part of the Collins campaign against him.

The opportunity is for Maine Democrats to select someone who doesn't have the flaws that Platner had, and can relate to the people of Maine.

As an outsider I don't view this as a disadvantage, but as an opportunity.

California was in a similar situation with Swalwell.

It is so much better this came out before the General Election candidates were in stone.

Now Maine Democrats have the opportunity to choose the best candidate without the baggage, and finally replace Susan Collins.