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They don't know a real progressive when they see one because it's just a word they stole.

It ain't right, but it is true. Duckworth makes a point of it in her reform efforts. VA ratings, like other disability claim systems, depends less on what's broke and more on how good your lawyer's doctors are ... and how much patience you have for process & paperwork.

I think he also jumped into the race at the last minute? But it's notable that Platner was treated as a serious candidate from the start in spite of...way less experience or qualification than Costello. From before there were any polls showing him in the lead. He was immediately endorsed by electeds

If you don't live in Maine, why would you know? Honest to Pete - people just need to feel superior for no effing reason.

Decency doesn’t bring media clicks.

Does he have a Nazi tattoo?

Decency and professionalism is no longer desired apparently. Brute animalism is all the rage

Being a decent person who is qualified is electoral poison apparently. Anyway, there’s still a small opportunity to do the right thing.

The Nazi ex-merc is stealing all of the oxygen because division sells. That's it. Finis.

None of that matters if he doesn't think of women as Hatchet Wounds

Nine months ago! I tried!

Costello is a quiet, thoughtful guy with a great deal of valuable experience. Unfortunately he’s not what most people would call “charismatic” and far too many U.S. voters are swayed by candidates who are at the expense of those who aren’t. That’s been a feature of American politics for a long time.

Charles I agree. He seems very substantial. However, his website is poorly written and designed. I'm not in Maine so lack context but I was surprised by this. I love his international experience.

Three other candidates besides Platner and Collins all of whom imo have better resumes. Just happened that Platner played bartender for a lot of media types

I read his profile last fall and he sounds amazing, is definitely progressive, actually has some experience, boggles the he was overlooked by the anointers

It’s another example of media priorities for the shock factor and platitudes above the substance. The last throes or latest chapter of disruptor fantasia…

Bless your heart but I don't think that will happen.

Ya. Platner. A mercenary who said he “enjoyed killing”. I see your logic for that dangerous senate back seat🙄

I suspect it's the "tons of experience" that's the problem. I mean, who needs experts or competence in these days of "I dId mY oWn reSeArch"??? Some people don't have the sense God gave carpet lint.

We all know - now - that experience, knowledge, and expertise can’t beat a (bearded) white guy who says what people want to hear.

It would have been great if the debates had moved forward so we could have had an opportunity to hear from all the candidates!