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Primary Day Maine 2026 8AM

On a primary day in Maine, callers discussed the moral decline in politics, comparing past and present candidates. Rick from Sanford lamented the lack of moral leaders since Nixon, while Bill from Windham criticized the League of Women Voters’ silence on Graham Platner’s controversial statements. Dave from South Portland highlighted the cynical view of rural voters by Democratic consultants, who saw Platner’s flaws as appealing. Tom from South Portland noted the irony of Platner’s situation, drawing parallels to Trump. The conversation also touched on the complexities of ranked-choice voting and the potential impact of Platner’s Nazi tattoo on his political future.

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