I believe Sen. Susan Collins expects us to be grateful that, by voting for the War Powers Resolution ending conflict in Iran, she was one of the few Republicans to support the latest effort to require Congress to do its job. We need Collins to do more. We need her to use her seniority and […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Angus King III for governor | Letter
I write in strong support of Angus King III for governor because of his values, his work ethic and his experience. He has an impressive record for building things and solving problems that make life better for people. He knows how to get things done and be accountable for the results and dollars involved. I […]
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Big claim, scant evidence from Vance on Maine Medicaid fraud | Letter
Vice President JD Vance slipped into Maine earlier this month and claimed that he knew of $46 million in Medicaid fraud — without presenting a shred of evidence. If Vance truly knows about fraud, I call on him to share the details with the press and with law enforcement. It’s his sworn duty to uphold […]
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We must address the looming climate disaster | Letter
It is clear as glass that our adaptable democracy is one of humanity’s successes but, when broken, glass shatters into countless pieces. We are close to shattering our environment. Democracy will fall close behind. Earth itself has a disease never before experienced by humans: global warming, caused by our carbon burning addiction. As an engineer, […]
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If women lead, Maine will respond | Letter
For Maine governor, I am excited to vote for Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and former House Speaker Hannah Pingree. Maine Democrats are lucky to have two incredibly talented and experienced women running for our governor. I plan on ranking Shenna and Hannah as my top two. When women lead, economies respond. States with women […]
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Troy Jackson has the experience Maine needs | Letter
On the first day of early voting, I proudly cast my ballot for Troy Jackson for governor. I have known him since 2014 and although the other candidates in the race are all smart, accomplished people, only Jackson has the unique combination of leadership skills, legislative experience, labor credentials, personal history, big achievable ideas and […]
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Rep. Golden proposal wrong for whales, lobstermen | Letter
Rep. Jared Golden’s recently introduced bill to freeze regulations to protect the North Atlantic right whale is ill-timed and unnecessary. The lobster industry has demonstrated a desire to protect this critically endangered species. And the state and federal government are working hard to proceed with development and public consideration of new rules that will protect […]
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JD Vance stretched credulity in Bangor | Letter
Grift, fraud? The VP is part of an administration that knows all about it.
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Support Jonathan Bush for governor | Letter
Throughout my years in public service — from the Maine Legislature to the diplomatic corps — I have seen firsthand that leadership is defined by results, not rhetoric. Jonathan Bush is a proven CEO with an impressive track record of success, including creating over 1,000 jobs in Maine. He possesses the executive discipline required to […]
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Comments on ‘No Kings’ protesters were deeply ironic | Letter
Clem Bechard’s recent letter to the editor, “‘No Kings’ protesters should have more decency,” provides a perfect example of irony in the extreme. “There are no kings and there never will be.” Really? President Trump has posted memes of himself wearing a golden crown, and let’s not forget the picture of himself as Jesus healing […]