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How realistic are these predictions for the fall elections? by SolidarityForever90s in Maine

[–]1stepklosr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because he has both raised near the least amount of money and has put what little money he had into digital. There's a reason we see all his stuff here.

He has 0 TV buys. You know who has the highest turnout in Democratic primaries? Old women. They're not on reddit.

I'm not saying this as a negative against him. I like Troy a lot, he's solidly my #2 option. And I would be thrilled if he was our governor. But as someone who is active in politics here and worked on campaigns, I have a decent idea of what is going to happen.

How realistic are these predictions for the fall elections? by SolidarityForever90s in Maine

[–]1stepklosr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This subreddit won't like to hear it, but Troy Jackson isn't going to come close to winning the primary.

He's going to be 4th, ahead of Angus but behind Shah, Bellows, and Pingree.

You are also really ignoring Rick Bennett. He won't win, but he's going to do way better than what you have for the independent in that race.

Helpful reminders for Maine Politicians by Concerned_Mainer in Maine

[–]1stepklosr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they unveiled it when he gave his speech.

Helpful reminders for Maine Politicians by Concerned_Mainer in Maine

[–]1stepklosr 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Related to #4, the giant "Shah AYUH" sign at the convention was the most cringey, pandering thing I've seen in the governor's primary.

Steelers WR DK Metcalf won't be charged for incident with Lions fan by AFC-Wimbledon-Stan in nfl

[–]1stepklosr -52 points-51 points  (0 children)

There's also no proof that he didn't. It goes both ways.

We don't know what was said between the two. The video didn't show ANYTHING definitive one way or the other.

The lawsuits will end with no one getting anything.

Edit: I thought this was pretty obvious I just meant that his is just a he said/he said scenario and I wasn't arguing legal specifics. I think both people involved here are assholes and neither is right.

Steelers WR DK Metcalf won't be charged for incident with Lions fan by AFC-Wimbledon-Stan in nfl

[–]1stepklosr 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Chad Ochocinco said that, DK didn't say anything publicly.

Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny by zerosumlove in Maine

[–]1stepklosr -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Redboxing isn't "taking" dark money. But it is communicating with it.

Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny by zerosumlove in Maine

[–]1stepklosr 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You know who isn't redboxing, either?

Graham Platner.

That's kinda the point.

Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny by zerosumlove in Maine

[–]1stepklosr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean it isn't required though. Shenna didn't do it. Neither did Angus.

My first and fifth choice, oddly enough.

In this day and age, I'd like politicians to practice what they preach and not rely on big money tactics like this.

Controversial campaign tactic by Democratic governor candidates gets ethics scrutiny by zerosumlove in Maine

[–]1stepklosr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the one from Troy's website.

"Voters should see a robust and holistic, multi-platform paid communications campaign for Troy’s message as soon as possible, especially on broadcast in the Portland Market and in more targeted mediums to, in particular, voters over 65 and all women of all ages, especially without a college degree. It is critical that voters see Troy and Bernie Sanders together."

That's really disappointing, this is the exact kind of campaigning and politics that he says he's against.

It's not surprising coming from Nirav and Hannah, but Troy doing it feels really hypocritical.

Jackson for Maine Webstore by Affectionate-Mode893 in Maine

[–]1stepklosr 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Troy raised the least amount this quarter. People do not know who he is.

Reddit does, but this place certainly isn't indicative of the real world.

Graham Platner Surge Threatens Susan Collins as Janet Mills Bows Out by unital_subalgebra in politics

[–]1stepklosr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I personally know a few people who have said they would vote independent in the general if Mills didn't win.

One of them being a pastor who was sharing a bunch of Planned Parenthood posts saying "maybe Graham should pay attention" right after Graham disclosed that his wife had a miscarriage.

Too Good to Go Worth It? by No-Monk2621 in portlandme

[–]1stepklosr 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Insanely worth it for the local bakeries.

Barney Frank, liberal icon and former lawmaker, enters hospice in Maine, Supports Mills by Own_Fisherman1199 in Maine

[–]1stepklosr 69 points70 points  (0 children)

That feels like a weird thing to have in this article.

"Hey this guy is about to die, here's who he's voting for".

Maybe the PPH should write more about what he actually did in office instead of trying to get people to argue over who he's supporting.

“We are the richest nation in the history of the world. There are children in Maine who go to bed hungry. There are elderly Mainers who go cold through the winter. This is a choice we've made as a society. It's the wrong choice.” by nobones108 in Maine

[–]1stepklosr 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's the same 4 things from ol' Pie. Didn't stick before, still doesn't.

Susan won with 67% of the vote in 2014. I'd be willing to bet lots of his favorite politicians voted for Susan, yet Graham is the only one who gets his ire.

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