I’m a former commercial fisherman, executive director of the Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce+Industry and director of transportation for Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit. In 2024, I ran for state Senate as an independent and committed to running a positive issue-based campaign. Unfortunately, a Republican PAC chose a different tactic and hijacked my campaign material and attacked my opponent. Within hours of finding out about it, I issued a press release condemning personal political attacks, apologized to my Democratic opponent and the local Democratic Party leaders. The response was absolute silence.
Both parties have lost touch with reality and Maine citizens. It’s time for a change. Party politics are crippling our state and our country. I will never grasp how an elected individual, supposedly representing the people of their district, state and/or country can vote party line 100% of the time. We need someone at the helm who understands business, can navigate government and has the compassion to care about the people of Maine.
It’s time to send a message. Vote independent. Vote for Rick Bennett for governor.
Craig Pendleton
Old Orchard Beach
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