# Are there any reasons to reject Graham Platner in Maine (campaign suspended July 8, 2026)

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**Created:** [March 4, 2026, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-reasons-to-reject-graham-platner-in-maine-campaign-suspended-july-8-2026/1028179 "2026-03-04T03:50:46Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-reasons-to-reject-graham-platner-in-maine-campaign-suspended-july-8-2026/1028179/1332 "2026-06-27T23:11:49Z")

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> [@Sherrerd](#):
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> It’s bound to become more active the closer we get to October, and whatever October Surprise will be unveiled.

> [@puzzlegal](#):
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> Something nasty will come out in October

> [@Babale](#):
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> , I wouldn’t be surprised if we see an October Surprise

Yall seem to be awful sure about this for no good reason.

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