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Maine Primary 2026

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On primary night 2026 in Maine, hosts Aaron Chadborne and Marty Groman discussed the gubernatorial race with candidates Jonathan Bush and Angus King III. Both candidates noted the high voter turnout and the complexities of ranked-choice voting. The show also covered the impact of other races, including the U.S. Senate primary, on voter participation

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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.

Aaron Chadbourne

Aaron Chadbourne and Josh discussed the upcoming election, focusing on the gubernatorial and Senate races. They predicted a high turnout, especially among Republicans.