When I campaigned throughout Maine, I had the privilege of meeting so many wonderful people. I have stories and memories that I shall never forget. Today, I hope people will take a few seconds to read about my friend, Mike Soboleski, who has earned my endorsement. As someone who’s faced Jared Golden on stage, I […]

It’s time to speak up about Donald Trump and how his leadership would probably bring an end to democracy. I try to find something positive about him by checking out his views on abortion, wars in Ukraine and Israel, etc., and all I get is nothing. He changes his mind depending on who knows what. […]

The vast majority of letters of support for a candidate (any office) indicate that she or he will fight for us. I hope I am not being too sensitive, but given the culture of today, I’d prefer to elect candidates who are willing to find consensus in order to move us forward. “Fight” sounds impressive, […]

Collins Dictionary’s definition of anti-Semitic as “hostile to or prejudiced against Jewish people” is being used very loosely lately. Labeling these folks who are saying that some of the Israeli actions in Gaza are unacceptable and should end as being antisemitic is incomprehensible to me. As an American, I see us being American first, and […]

Wouldn’t people do whatever they could to create a better future for their children? That is the mindset of Rep. Laurel Libby. With four children still at home, she is fighting for all children, for the world in which they’ll one day live. Traditional values used to abound in Maine: hard work, live and let […]

There’s a stench in Maine politics coming from the State House. It’s the growing effect of money in elections and mega-donations to political action committees. The state’s largest beneficiary is Rep. Laurel Libby of Auburn. She sued to change campaign finance law last year. The resulting loophole lifted donation limits for individuals and businesses, which, […]