Aaron Chadbourne discussed Donald Trump's recent comments about Susan Collins and Graham Platner. Trump criticized Plattner, calling him a "thug" and a "phony," while praising Collins for her perfect attendance voting record, noting she's voted over 10,000 times. Trump's comments on Platner are seen as an attempt to muddy his opponent. Collins' voting record is compared to a Wisconsin senator's, with Collins needing 250 more votes to surpass her. The conversation also touched on Trump's past criticisms of Collins, including her votes against the Iraq War and his impeachment. The discussion highlighted the dynamics of Trump's involvement in the upcoming election and the impact of personal behavior on political careers.

Aaron Chadborne discussed his recent recognition as the 2026 Realtor of the Year by the Greater Portland Board of Realtors. The award, based on market activity and contributions to the industry, was celebrated at DeMillos. Aaron also enjoyed a post-event dinner with Grace Curley and her mom at Scales, where he had halibut. He mentioned his upcoming advocacy work in DC on housing policy.

Aaron Chadborne discusses the aftermath of the primary elections, noting the ongoing ballot counting under the supervision of Deputy Secretary of State Julie Flynn. On the Republican side, Bobby Charles is expected to be the nominee.

Aaron Chadbourne and Jared Kovsky from ABC News discuss the aftermath of Maine's election, highlighting the Senate race where Graham Plattner received 72% of the vote, close to the predicted 76%. 

Eric Lusk & BJ McCollister give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Matt Gagnon speaks with Aaron and recaps Maine's Primary

Aaron Chadborne and he and Jason discuss the aftermath of the primary, focusing on the scandal surrounding candidate Graham Platner. Platner's departure for boarding school and sexting allegations are under scrutiny, with questions about the school's accreditation and the ages of the women involved. Despite the scandals, a poll showed Platner's support increased after voters were informed. The conversation also touches on the impact of celebrity culture and the lowered standards in politics, referencing Donald Trump's comments and actions. They mention other political developments, including Nancy Mace's controversial campaign in South Carolina. Plus we take your calls!

The 2026 Maine primary night saw significant results with Graham Plattner projected as the winner of the Democratic gubernatorial primary, despite only 6% of votes reported. On the Republican side, Bobby Charles led with 44.6% of the votes reported, indicating a commanding lead. The night highlighted the impact of ranked-choice voting, particularly in the Democratic gubernatorial race, where the second-place candidate could emerge victorious.

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