The idea is that if it is timed, that the goal is to maximize damage. Democrats have until July 13th to run someone else according to Maine law as I understand it. If they do run someone else, that person is now at a massive disadvantage and Collins is more likely to prevail, if Platner refuses to drop out, the fact that he could have given way to a new candidate becomes extra damaging. Maybe he’s still able to beat Collins, but this might deactivate though voters to hand it to her if he stays in too.
That’s what’s making some people think it’s either a Republican plant or a Democratic ratfuck. Since both are servants of capital and even the Democrats would rather Collins win than have someone even claiming to be anti-Israel win.
The idea is that if it is timed, that the goal is to maximize damage. Democrats have until July 13th to run someone else according to Maine law as I understand it. If they do run someone else, that person is now at a massive disadvantage and Collins is more likely to prevail, if Platner refuses to drop out, the fact that he could have given way to a new candidate becomes extra damaging. Maybe he’s still able to beat Collins, but this might deactivate though voters to hand it to her if he stays in too.
That’s what’s making some people think it’s either a Republican plant or a Democratic ratfuck. Since both are servants of capital and even the Democrats would rather Collins win than have someone even claiming to be anti-Israel win.
I guess a mercenary is a mercenary.