It is an unprecedented time in American history when, as a nation, we have witnessed President Donald Trump’s epic incompetence and corruption and an administration that has been abetted and absolved by the cowardice of a Republican Congress. 

Janet Mills told Donald Trump to his face at the White House, “See you in court!,” when he threatened to withhold federal funding for Maine schools. Later, Mills rejected a demand from Trump for an apology and reaffirmed her stance on the “rule of law.”

Courage is when one speaks up when it would have been easier to be silent. Janet Mills has courage. 

I’d like to ask those concerned about Gov. Mills’ age to consider how many times they’ve been impressed by an exciting individual whose lack of experience turned out to be a disappointment?

Filling halls is quite different from filling shoes.

All that glitters is not gold and all that a person’s age is in years is not old. The wisdom to solve problems can come with age. Janet Mills’ record and experience speaks for itself. She has been a great governor of Maine and her candidacy is the best chance we have of beating Susan Collins head-to-head. We will be represented in the Senate by someone who won’t continue to fold when America’s future is on the line.

Peter Imber
Camden