I hope everyone in Senate District 15 joins me in voting for Lois Snowe-Mello on Nov. 2. She has earned my respect. A big person in a small body, she is not shy about doing what is needed to defeat unaffordable spending and higher taxes.

She will work diligently to reduce extreme regulations that are making it tough for businesses to expand or be creative in order to succeed.

She is not afraid to tackle issues, such as common-sense welfare reform, or introducing legislation to allow Maine residents to purchase health insurance across state lines in order to get affordable rates and much lower deductibles.

A vote for Lois Snowe-Mello is a vote to bring freedom and prosperity back to Maine.

Maurice Beauparlant, Auburn