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Greek-American / 20-year-old Uni Student at Rutgers NB / Political Junkie / Average chronically online user






Reuters: Democratic debate to replace Platner in Maine will have 8 candidates The news station hosting a Democratic US Senate debate in Maine on Thursday has agreed to allow eight declared candidates on stage, yielding to campaigns’ calls for broader participation after initially omitting half the field. #MaineSenate Link to article: reuters.com/world/us/democ…



2026 Generic congressional ballot 🔵 Democrats: 47% (-3) 🔴 Republicans: 45% (+4) (+/- vs May) RMG poll | 7/13-7/14











2026 Maine Senate Race 🔴 Susan Collins (inc): 48% 🔵 Troy Jackson: 47% Z to A Research poll (🔵) | 7/7-7/8




I’ve been overwhelmed by the countless calls from Mainers encouraging me to consider this race. I love Maine and everything it has given me. It’s where my wife of 22 years and I have raised our teenage twins. And after talking with them, I’m in.


Per source, Platner campaign has sent volunteers this two-question survey w a 48-hour deadline. "If the Democratic Party hopes to harness our movement, and avoid disillusioning the hundred of thousands of supporters who came into the fray because of our movement’s policies, it must consult the feedback and proposals of the people who built and sustained this."


WSJ: Progressive and establishment wings are clashing over a potential replacement for Platner in Maine as party rifts intensify "Democratic Party leaders in Maine believe the string of controversies that imperiled Platner’s campaign show that Democrats need a more traditional, well-vetted candidate who isn’t selected by the party’s left wing." #MaineSenate wsj.com/politics/elect…





