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8. Because he is currently the official nominee.

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 09:41 AM

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He can't be forced to drop out. He has to drop out willingly in order for a replacement to be selected. That's called leverage.

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Maine Democratic official says Platner campaign tried to influence replacement process [View all] lapucelle Wednesday OP

How about instead of saying "if" platner drops out, mwmisses4289 Wednesday #1

He obviulsly hasn't indicated. LisaL Wednesday #5

Based on what? FBaggins Wednesday #2

who? eShirl Wednesday #7

thanks, I didn't know about Ro Khanna eShirl Wednesday #12

Because he's not without leverage Shrek Wednesday #6

Because he is currently the official nominee. Wiz Imp Wednesday #8

I appreciate him for trying to get the party to stand behind GPV Wednesday #3

Everyone involved in that campaign Boo1 Wednesday #9

How this BASTARD is acting today should bluestarone Wednesday #11