Jackson, Bellows and Shah are all well- known and have served the state in leadership roles, unlike Platner. Their closets have been thoroughly searched.
Here is a great explanation of very thoughtful process the Maine State Democratic Party has created for Maine voters to select a new nominee, by the very impressive by the 31 year old state party chair:
There are an incredible lot of 30 - 40 years olds around who are very smart and effective. There is anther state which has a very young Democratic chair, I just can't remember the name right now. She's been on The Contrarian several times.
Those are the young people I've been screaming for to replace the old fogies glued to their r chairs in congress, especially on the Democratic side. And I'm old.
I bet you're thinking of Anderson Clayton of North Carolina. I think she became chair of the NC Democrat party when she was 25, a few years ago, and has done extraordinary things there. There are lots of younger candidates running for congress to flip red seats blue that Simon Rosenberg has interviewed. And of course there's James Talarico at 37, I believe Osoff is 38, and I just read the Pete Buttigieg is a wizened 44. The great organization Run for Something helps young folks run for office in local elections to get them in the pipeline for higher office. Talarico is one of their graduates.
Thank you. Now that you've identified her, yes, I do remember the first name Anderson, so it has to be her. She really impressed me in the interviews I've seen. The young lady from Maine I've only seen once and I hope Tim Dickinson interviews her soon.
All the people you've mentioned have impressed me very much. Osoff just proved his mettle in the grilling of Jay something or other. Talarico I hope will beat that $*^(^) Paxton.
But my favorite is Pete. I love it when he goes on Fox and takes those creeps apart. He always thinks rings around them until they shut up. It's never going to happen, of course, but I would LOVE to watch him debate the orange convicted felon. The orange one would have a stroke in 3 minutes.
Yes, so many great interviews! (the interview I posted above is from Simon's YouTube channel) They help us see the wonderful variety of candidates and hard working party chairs across the country :)
She'll vote to confirm Blanche if her vote is needed. If the GOP has enough votes without her, she might be allowed by party leadership to vote no. That would be consistent with her long history of only taking a firm stand when her vote will make no difference.
Jackson has the experience as a legislator that I believe make him probably the strongest challenger to appeal to Susan Collins's softer supporters. Shah would also be fine, though.
I was hoping that Janet Mills was still in the run. I know that I plan to write in Joe Schmo or even myself before Susan Collins. I voted for her and refuse to do so this next term.
"Just months ago, Collins offered a key vote enabling the superfunding of ICE through Trump’s term. This week, ICE agents gunned down one of her constituents."
I'm curious-- whom does the author think will get the nomination? And have the Democrats-- yet again-- shot themselves in the foot to the point that we'll be stuck with 6 more years of Collins?
Susan Collins has to be the luckiest person on the face of the earth.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) on Thursday [July 10] urged Democratic Maine Senate candidate Nirav Shah to end his newly launched campaign, reviving prior criticism of his handling of a deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak while he led Illinois’ public health department.
“Maine deserves better than someone who put his public image before the safety of our Veterans,” Duckworth wrote on the social platform X. “Too many of our heroes lost their lives under Nirav Shah’s watch as Illinois Public Health Director.”
“He made a mess of things involving a veterans’ home in Quincy, Illinois,” Durbin said. “Fourteen veterans lost their lives. … To think he’s now aspiring to be the United States senator from Maine, it’s hard to imagine.”
Here is a great explanation of very thoughtful process the Maine State Democratic Party has created for Maine voters to select a new nominee, by the very impressive by the 31 year old state party chair:
Hopefully, a lot of vetting can be done in the 8 days left. It is absolutely necessary to unseat Collins.
Jackson, Bellows and Shah are all well- known and have served the state in leadership roles, unlike Platner. Their closets have been thoroughly searched.
Here is a great explanation of very thoughtful process the Maine State Democratic Party has created for Maine voters to select a new nominee, by the very impressive by the 31 year old state party chair:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NVUyEgTz9tc&ra=m
There are an incredible lot of 30 - 40 years olds around who are very smart and effective. There is anther state which has a very young Democratic chair, I just can't remember the name right now. She's been on The Contrarian several times.
Those are the young people I've been screaming for to replace the old fogies glued to their r chairs in congress, especially on the Democratic side. And I'm old.
I bet you're thinking of Anderson Clayton of North Carolina. I think she became chair of the NC Democrat party when she was 25, a few years ago, and has done extraordinary things there. There are lots of younger candidates running for congress to flip red seats blue that Simon Rosenberg has interviewed. And of course there's James Talarico at 37, I believe Osoff is 38, and I just read the Pete Buttigieg is a wizened 44. The great organization Run for Something helps young folks run for office in local elections to get them in the pipeline for higher office. Talarico is one of their graduates.
Thank you. Now that you've identified her, yes, I do remember the first name Anderson, so it has to be her. She really impressed me in the interviews I've seen. The young lady from Maine I've only seen once and I hope Tim Dickinson interviews her soon.
All the people you've mentioned have impressed me very much. Osoff just proved his mettle in the grilling of Jay something or other. Talarico I hope will beat that $*^(^) Paxton.
But my favorite is Pete. I love it when he goes on Fox and takes those creeps apart. He always thinks rings around them until they shut up. It's never going to happen, of course, but I would LOVE to watch him debate the orange convicted felon. The orange one would have a stroke in 3 minutes.
And Simon Rosenberg has interviewed many, many great candidates and other state party chairs! Check them out:
https://www.hopiumchronicles.com/podcast
Yes, so many great interviews! (the interview I posted above is from Simon's YouTube channel) They help us see the wonderful variety of candidates and hard working party chairs across the country :)
I love Simon Rosenberg. Why didn't they have him interview Platner beforehand?
Collins will of course vote to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General, and that vote should be featured prominently in the election campaign.
She'll vote to confirm Blanche if her vote is needed. If the GOP has enough votes without her, she might be allowed by party leadership to vote no. That would be consistent with her long history of only taking a firm stand when her vote will make no difference.
Collins and Murkowski have a long record of voting No when it doesn't make any difference.
And of course, she'll express her "concern".
Jackson has the experience as a legislator that I believe make him probably the strongest challenger to appeal to Susan Collins's softer supporters. Shah would also be fine, though.
I was hoping that Janet Mills was still in the run. I know that I plan to write in Joe Schmo or even myself before Susan Collins. I voted for her and refuse to do so this next term.
"Just months ago, Collins offered a key vote enabling the superfunding of ICE through Trump’s term. This week, ICE agents gunned down one of her constituents."
Was she concerned?
Did The Contrarian voice any reservations about Platner before he blew up? I am aghast at how Sanders and Warren supported him well beyond belief.
I'm curious-- whom does the author think will get the nomination? And have the Democrats-- yet again-- shot themselves in the foot to the point that we'll be stuck with 6 more years of Collins?
Susan Collins has to be the luckiest person on the face of the earth.
It appears the one who has already been vetted a couple of times and has a good track record is Shenna Bellows, current Maine Secretary of State.
Shah is great at speeches...looks unlikely physically but cozy...i like him
Did you see what Tammy Duckworth's concerns are about him?
Here are comments from IL Senators Tammy Duckworth & Dick Durbin on Nirav Shah (note: I don't have a horse in the race):
From The Hill: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5962847-shah-urged-to-drop-senate-bid/
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) on Thursday [July 10] urged Democratic Maine Senate candidate Nirav Shah to end his newly launched campaign, reviving prior criticism of his handling of a deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak while he led Illinois’ public health department.
“Maine deserves better than someone who put his public image before the safety of our Veterans,” Duckworth wrote on the social platform X. “Too many of our heroes lost their lives under Nirav Shah’s watch as Illinois Public Health Director.”
From the Washington Examiner on July 14: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/4648756/durbin-duckworth-maine-senate-nirav-shah/
“He made a mess of things involving a veterans’ home in Quincy, Illinois,” Durbin said. “Fourteen veterans lost their lives. … To think he’s now aspiring to be the United States senator from Maine, it’s hard to imagine.”
Jackson sounds like a solid choice, he was #3 considering Mills dropped out, hope they can vet him quickly and get some momentum back here.
I hope a suitable candidate is chosen quickly. If it’s someone they can get behind hopefully they can unseat Collins.
Here is a great explanation of very thoughtful process the Maine State Democratic Party has created for Maine voters to select a new nominee, by the very impressive by the 31 year old state party chair:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NVUyEgTz9tc&ra=m