Long-term solutions to our economic difficulties require leaders who look beyond simple answers and the politics of fear.

Deb Simpson has shown her ability to work for solutions that will benefit Maine for years to come — improving the business climate without sacrificing environmental and public health. She is willing to work with both Democrats and Republicans for a prosperous, healthy Maine. She worked to reform the tax code to make it a fairer system — reducing property tax on business equipment and repealing the inventory tax. She has worked at state and national levels to forge innovative answers to energy needs.

She is endorsed by a broad range of citizens’ groups — including the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine and Professional Fire Fighters of Maine.

More than ever, we need a senator in Augusta who will work with vision and energy for a better future. We support Deb Simpson.

Jane Costlow and David Das, Auburn