I write in enthusiastic support of Eliot Cutler, independent candidate for governor of Maine.

It is my opinion that our contentiously partisan state government is badly in need of a strong, well-informed voice of reason in order to curb the out-of-control cost of government in Augusta.

Eliot Cutler has the experience, the strength and the ambition to lead us back into prosperity.

Before we make a final decision on who to vote for in November, we must learn about Eliot Cutler, his biography, his plan and his comments on the issues.

When we all do that, I think people will feel as I do that Eliot knows how to make the right choices and tough decisions to get the job done.

Al Bancroft, Paris