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wyn borkins

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9. And Yet There Are The Monied

Reply to Bumbles (Original post)

Fri Jun 12, 2026, 05:32 PM

6 hrs ago

Nearly 100 Billionaires and their spouses have donated to reelect Susan Collins
(By Josh Keefe maine monitor.org) (11 June 2026)

The level of billionaire funding shows how the race, which could decide control of the U.S. Senate, has drawn interest and funding from some of the wealthiest people in the world.

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I have a theory. [View all] Bumbles 8 hrs ago OP

Thank you! ananda 8 hrs ago #1

I believe he will. Bumbles 8 hrs ago #2

Above all, he speaks truth to power. Calmly, matter of factly. Ya can't argue with that. Amaryllis 7 hrs ago #3

I think so too and I did have apprehensions, but he is so articulate and quick that he's hlthe2b 7 hrs ago #4

Like you, I'm a Mainer -misanthroptimist 7 hrs ago #5

When I heard him speak, I knew he was to one to win that seat. patphil 6 hrs ago #6

"and not afraid of a fight." WinstonSmith4740 6 hrs ago #7

I just love the smell of concern in the morning peppertree 6 hrs ago #8

And Yet There Are The Monied wyn borkins 6 hrs ago #9

I'm so disappointed to see Melinda French-Gates' name among billionaire donors. Bumbles 6 hrs ago #10

At some point the money provides diminishing returns. And might actually become a liability if they overdo it. paleotn 5 hrs ago #13

I loved the guy's response when Trumpy called him a 'thug.' It was excellent! n/t PatrickforB 6 hrs ago #11

I would pay to see Plattner fight Kegsbreath! BidenRocks 6 hrs ago #12

I like Platner but wow, stop the sexist crap Brenda 4 hrs ago #14

I didn't mean to offend you with my observation. Bumbles 4 hrs ago #15

Have debates between Platner and Collins been scheduled? senseandsensibility 3 hrs ago #16