ME-SEN: Sanders-founded organization backs Troy Jackson for Maine Senate

[RandySF]

Our Revolution, a political organization founded by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) after his unsuccessful presidential run, is putting its support behind former Maine state lawmaker Troy Jackson to replace the embattled Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee in the race for U.S. Senate.

Jackson is a former state Senate president who ran for governor earlier this year. He filed paperwork to run for U.S. Senate on Tuesday.

A spokesperson for Our Revolution told The Hill that Jackson’s platform, which included a pledge to bring down prescription drug costs and emphasized affordable housing and lowering property taxes, most resembles Platner’s. The group plans to release a statement to that effect later Tuesday.

“Obviously, we wish it were more up to the people, there were a convention, we could redo the election. All those things, because of the time constraints, sound like it’s not possible,” said a spokesperson for Our Revolution. “But as far as influencing the process and making the case, the most approximate thing we can point to as a proxy to an election is the last one that just happened. We just did have an election, and yes, personality matters, but so does platform. The platform that won is Graham Platner’s platform.”


https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5957339-our-revolution-troy-jackson-platner/

[QueerDuck]

1. Pass.

And I'll just leave it at that.

[Norrrm]

2. It does not sound positive. There seem to be many names.

No one seems to be a solid favorite.

[lapucelle]

3. Given how badly so many folks messed up their first endorsement,

they might want to take a bit of time to think about their next endorsement. Given all the red flags the politically well-connected ignored, folks might not entirely trust their judgement at this point.

[obamanut2012]

4. He and they also endorsed Steyer

[Bluestocking]

5. This guy seems like a good solid choice for Maine

He seems to be moving to the left as he gets older. He could potentially continue with Platners momentum.

[drray23]

6. By now it should be clear that whomever Sanders back, we should ignore.

He is not exactly great at picking good candidates.

[RandySF]

7. Jackson is much more vetted.

State senator and gubernatorial candidate. He's been a public figure for some time.

[Nanjeanne]

9. Yeah Mamdani sucks. (Sarcasm)

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[Nanjeanne]

8. He sounds like an excellent candidate.

From his previous website when running for House

Jordan was barricaded at the Capitol on January 6th while serving as Chief of Staff to Rep. Katie Porter. He saw firsthand what Trump was willing to do to stay in power, and he’s been fighting back ever since.

Born and raised in Lewiston, the son of a teacher and a pastor, Jordan took on Wall Street CEOs in Congress, fought corruption as Vice President of End Citizens United, and co-founded an organization that defeated Trump’s election deniers across the country.

In Congress, Jordan will lead the fight for Medicare for All, ban Corporate PACs, & stop Trump’s abuse of power

A reformer working to pass Medicare for All, crack down on corruption, and stop Trump's abuse of power.

Fighting for People, NOT Corporations and Lobbyists.

Vice President of End Citizens United
Spearheaded the No Corporate PAC Pledge to get big money out of politics

https://electjordan.com/]

I hope he gets the nod. His platform will resonate with Platner voters and he may just be able to do it.

[eShirl]

10. Not surprising, as Sanders had endorsed both Platner and Jackson

for different races

[FloridaBlues]

11. Maybe Sanders needs to sit this one out and let Maine take care of this

[QueerDuck]

13. A sensible suggestion.

[LisaL]

14. Does that seem to be in character for him?

[mvd]

12. I'd support him

Platner just has to drop out now. It’s gotten too much. And Jackson has similar policies without the baggage.