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Frasier Balzov

(5,186 posts) Tue Jul 7, 2026, 11:06 PM 4 hrs ago

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Shenna Bellows on with Symone right now.

She's the best replacement for Platner.

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Shenna Bellows on with Symone right now. (Original Post) Frasier Balzov 4 hrs ago OP

She already lost to Collins BY FORTY POINTS in 2014. Nt Fiendish Thingy 4 hrs ago #1

I like her chances now. Frasier Balzov 4 hrs ago #2

Who do you think should be chosen to replace Platner. I don't know enough about Maine politics hlthe2b 3 hrs ago #4

Saw the interview. She'll be equal to the task. oasis 3 hrs ago #3

She was always my first choice but I fear she can't win mainer 1 hr ago #5

Fiendish Thingy

(24,654 posts)

1. She already lost to Collins BY FORTY POINTS in 2014. Nt

Reply to Frasier Balzov (Original post)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 11:21 PM

4 hrs ago

Frasier Balzov

(5,186 posts)

2. I like her chances now.

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #1)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 11:41 PM

4 hrs ago

She was elected to state-wide office as secretary of state.

She is a progressive woman.

And a woman candidate is exactly who is needed to restore confidence.

hlthe2b

(115,399 posts)

4. Who do you think should be chosen to replace Platner. I don't know enough about Maine politics

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #1)

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 12:28 AM

3 hrs ago

to suggest anyone. It appears Janet Mills is not really a consideration for several reasons...?

oasis

(54,480 posts)

3. Saw the interview. She'll be equal to the task.

Reply to Frasier Balzov (Original post)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 11:47 PM

3 hrs ago

mainer

(12,638 posts)

5. She was always my first choice but I fear she can't win

Reply to Frasier Balzov (Original post)

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 02:43 AM

1 hr ago

Conservative voters in Maine won't vote for her. Nirav Shah would have a better chance.

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