Great article. This is a crucial race for control of the U.S. Senate. My educated guess from studying Maine politics is that Platner could not win the general election, even though as a small donor I would like to support a populist. The smart thing for him to do is to drop out and prove by actions that he has changed from his early years and his tattoos. Mills has done some un-populist things BUT has spoken out strongly against Trump, especially on Trans so unless another populist enters the race I would stick with Mills. Platner killed his chances- you don't start at the Senate level with a questionable past.
Aren't Platners Reddit comments from 2020-2021 coming out just proof that his opposition, Janet Mills, is a paid corporate stooge? That's some expensive digging into someone's past and insane media framing
good question. The obscene amount of money has enabled bad actors to make it very difficult for voters to know what reality is. Where incumbents are concerned, one can (and should) look at their records while in office. Where new candidates are concerned, that's where the questions lie. I think it's safe to say that most people go through great changes from their 20's - 40's, from 'figuring it out' to 'getting there'. I'd sooner take a chance with Mr. Platner than vote for a politician who already shows they can't be trusted to watch out for everyday Americans' welfare.
Great article. This is a crucial race for control of the U.S. Senate. My educated guess from studying Maine politics is that Platner could not win the general election, even though as a small donor I would like to support a populist. The smart thing for him to do is to drop out and prove by actions that he has changed from his early years and his tattoos. Mills has done some un-populist things BUT has spoken out strongly against Trump, especially on Trans so unless another populist enters the race I would stick with Mills. Platner killed his chances- you don't start at the Senate level with a questionable past.
Aren't Platners Reddit comments from 2020-2021 coming out just proof that his opposition, Janet Mills, is a paid corporate stooge? That's some expensive digging into someone's past and insane media framing
good question. The obscene amount of money has enabled bad actors to make it very difficult for voters to know what reality is. Where incumbents are concerned, one can (and should) look at their records while in office. Where new candidates are concerned, that's where the questions lie. I think it's safe to say that most people go through great changes from their 20's - 40's, from 'figuring it out' to 'getting there'. I'd sooner take a chance with Mr. Platner than vote for a politician who already shows they can't be trusted to watch out for everyday Americans' welfare.