Old, cranky Chicagoan who now lives elsewhere. History, politics, urbanism, cooking, and random stuff of interest. https://bsky.app/profile/malletjusted.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/malletjusted.bsky.social/post/3mnx4opgxpk2iThe real story in the Maine Senate race isn't Platner and his baggage, it's the Maine Democratic party. Why couldn't they produce a "more acceptable" candidate under the age of 60? Where are the younger mayors, county board members, and state leg reps? Are there any? Does the party nurture them?10 Jun 2026 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:zim5qxjtemk5ikuueuegitig/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnx4opgxpk2i