The Republicans want to go back to the same old policies. That is not what is needed. We need good-paying jobs.

It is time to demand American-made products. It is time to stop sending our jobs to China. It’s time to insist that all elected officials work for the people, not corporations.

President Barack Obama’s actions helped this country stay out of a depression. It took eight years for the Republican policies to create the recession and it will take time to bring the economy back to the point that we all want and expect.

I strongly believe that Libby Mitchell has been willing to make the difficult decisions and will work for all the people. She will consider all positions with goals that will create good jobs that reduce the need for welfare.

Pierre Michaud, Lewiston