I must take exception to Rob Neal’s Nov. 3 op-ed titled “Maine’s elder politicians need to move along.” While he states that older politicians should retire and visit with their children and grandchildren, I beg to differ.

Gov. Janet Mills has served her entire career in public service with integrity and the moral compass to serve well the people of Maine in Washington, D.C. She will stand up and fight for the rule of law and our democracy. Age knows no bounds here. While Graham Platner is young and has many good ideas, he has never held elected office and no record of how he voted on any policies. 

I might suggest that Platner run for a Maine Legislature position so that he can gain experience and we, the voters, can attest to his record. Janet Mills has the experience and the record and is willing and able to go to Washington, D.C., to be a voice for Maine. While I haven’t always agreed with her, I trust her to represent Maine. I, for one, will be voting for Janet Mills.

Joan Nigro
Scarborough