So, the good news. Platner is out.
The really good news. We now have a great opportunity to elect a much better progressive Democratic candidate to the US Senate, win a majority, and replace Chuck Schumer at Leader. Let's go!
But hold the phone!
The Maine Democratic Party had been signaling that they would hold a caucus to select a replacement, but just voted to do a 600 person nominating convention instead. That means that party insiders, not the voters, will choose the nominee.
https://mastodon.online/@mastodonmigration/116888135953595430
@mastodonmigration I hope there is adequate outrage.
We will see. This is precisely what they were afraid of.
@mastodonmigration
Who do you have in mind? I'm a bit partial to Andrea Laflamme
Here is Politico's story on it...
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/08/graham-platner-potential-replacements-maine-00991341
Don't know. People mention Troy Jackson, and a host of others, but don't really know anything about any of them.
