I see that the scheduled debate for Maine Democratic Senate candidates has been canceled, after the withdrawal of Gov. Mills from the primary race. There are still two candidates for the nomination: Graham Platner, who gets constant media coverage, and David Costello, who is being disregarded by the cancellation of the debate. Popularity created by […]
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Graham Platner’s behavior has been unacceptable. I’m voting for him anyway. | Opinion
As we approach this election, we must push to understand the difference between behavior and belief.
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Graham Platner’s inexperience is the point | Douglas Rooks
You hardly need me to tell you that this is no ordinary campaign.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
No, Maine’s Democratic primary is not over | Letter
Newsflash! Graham Platner isn’t running uncontested.
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Graham Platner raised $1.5 million in week after Janet Mills ended her Senate campaign
The political newcomer’s haul is his best week of fundraising yet.
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In Maine’s US Senate race, experience should matter | David Costello
There’s still time to determine who’s best qualified to take on Sen. Susan Collins in November. I believe I am that candidate.
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David Costello deserves a chance to debate Graham Platner | Letter
It’s disheartening to watch the Democratic primary atrophy like this.
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In race between Susan Collins and Graham Platner, where do moderates turn?
Some supporters of Janet Mills are slow to warm to the near-certain Democratic nominee for Senate.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
I am not impressed with Susan Collins | Letter
Susan Collins’ performance in the Senate never impressed me. She promised only two terms and is campaigning for her sixth. Collins has proven her ability to swim with the sharks and willingly taken “dark money” from the likes of Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society. Collins failed the people of Maine and the country when […]
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In Maine Senate race, pick the workhorse over the show pony | Letter
Sen. Susan Collins must go. Who should replace her: workhorse Janet Mills or show pony Graham Platner? Platner’s ahead in the polls. He’s a compelling campaigner. But he’s like Bernie Sanders: all talk, no action. In Sanders’ 35 years in Congress, he’s passed just three bills, two of which renamed post offices in Vermont. Sanders […]