Platner should become a Republican if he wants to stay in politics

[SSJVegeta]

Then he suddenly won't have anybody in his party worried about his rape history. Although collins is sure to have "concerns."

[2naSalit]

1. And we wouldn't have...

Anyone to vote for in the general election. See the problem there?

[Bobstandard]

2. It's a very good line though.

[SSJVegeta]

3. Dems can replace him with their own candidate if he drops out as a democrat

Can't they? I dont know the rules in Maine.

[2naSalit]

4. You didn't say that...

And he could change while staying on the ballot, theoretically. That would be a mess.

I hope he goes away, this week and stops with his making demands when there is probably a process for determining who gets the spot. I would imagine, though I may be wrong but this makes the most sense, to select the second ranked candidate since this was a ranked choice election. The ranked choice would not require an election rerun since the voters already selected a second choice should the first one become ineligible or drops out before the deadline.

[SSJVegeta]

6. All I know is Democrats dont support rapists. Republicans do.

But if he did run maybe republcians will start to have a change of heart?

Either in policy principles or on... rape?

[flvegan]

5. I like this whole "WWE style" of politics.

Candidate "suddenly" takes a heel turn, joins the evil alliance that cheats in the tag team matches and "stole" the title belt.

Do I need the sarcasm thingy?

[SSJVegeta]

7. It would actually be refreshing if somebody with his policy principles took over the GOP mantle

If he ran for the next republican slot he could win. Unless republicans suddenly take a sta ce against rapists of course. Which would also be quite good.

[Srkdqltr]

8. He should endorse Collins.