Dan Pfeiffer
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“It is true, and we have — this has been sort of mysterious to both of us — that there are a significant number of people in Maine who seem not to like Troy Jackson, including some Democrats.”
Dan Pfeiffer · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-10
Pfeiffer noted that a significant number of people in Maine, including some Democrats, seem not to like Senate candidate Troy Jackson.
“I think there is some sense or fear, maybe, that some of the people who are not enthusiastic about Jackson for some reason because of how this process played out may sit out and so just like ‘get in here, get in the fight,’”
Dan Pfeiffer · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-10
Pfeiffer speculated on why Obama's endorsement video urged Maine voters not to sit out the election.
“Everyone get over your s--- and let's try to win this race,”
Dan Pfeiffer · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-10
Pfeiffer urged divided Maine Democrats to set aside their disputes and focus on winning the Senate race.
“I don't know if that's a real concern or not, but if I was trying to find a reason why that line would be in there, that would be it.”
Dan Pfeiffer · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-10
Pfeiffer continued his speculation about the rationale behind Obama's endorsement video message.
“And, so I think a little whether there are people who supported Platner who didn't like Platner being gone or the process by which we got here, or people who were supporting Mills who don't like any of this and Mills and Jackson do not like each other. And as of like, two weeks ago, Mills had not endorsed Jackson and Jackson had not asked for the endorsement.”
Dan Pfeiffer · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-10
Pfeiffer assessed the feuds among Maine Democrats, including tensions between Governor Mills and candidate Jackson.
“get over your s---.”
Dan Pfeiffer · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-10
Pfeiffer urged Maine Democrats to move past their divisions and focus on winning the Senate race against Susan Collins.