I am voting for Eric Brakey for the U.S. Senate. Brakey has proven himself to be a real constitutional conservative. As a two-term state senator from Auburn, he has expanded health care, reformed welfare and protected people’s constitutional right to bear arms. Brakey doesn’t have a lot of money, but he works twice as hard […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Trusts betrayed again
The world has witnessed an American bludgeoning of the basic principles of democracy. One party opposed all nominations for the Supreme Court by the president, before any name was known. Then the nominee was questioned as if he were a war criminal, with no intention of finding out the truth. Hidden traps were triggered as […]
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Keeping the elderly at home
I hope that the voters of Maine will vote to pass the universal home care initiative in November. It makes common sense to take care of the elderly. After all that they have done and endured, senior citizens deserve to age at home, with their things and with their loved ones. No one wants to […]
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Terry Hayes walks the walk
I have known Terry Hayes for most of my life. She was my (and my brother’s) guardian ad litem as a child, and she has taken on a grandparent role for my daughter. Her caring goes deep. I have gotten to see her in action. She is straight-forward, open to everyone, active in the community […]
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Mills will lead on climate change
Climate change is affecting Maine, and not just on the coast where sea levels are rising. Janet Mills appreciates the overwhelming importance of this issue and proposes to wean Maine from its reliance on fossil fuels — the greatest source of greenhouse gases. That is good economic and environmental policy. In central Maine there are: […]
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Upheaval in the land
In this country, today, the political parties — both Republicans and Democrats — are at a crossroad of international strife and indecision and are unable to make sound decisions. With integrity at low tide, they are sinking deeper and deeper into a depravity that this country has never seen before. What a joke. Members of […]
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Raise children to have open mind
It is so sad that many Maine women focus on one choice that came from massive research on Sen. Susan Collins’ part. Her research led her to the vote she made. I am ashamed of Maine women who have criticized her. They forget how much good Sen. Collins has fought for, for Mainers. Shame on […]
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Please vote for progressives
Republicans have labeled Democrats seeking office as tax-and-spend liberals. I do not believe that is true. Democrats are better labeled progressives. Republicans call themselves conservatives. I do not agree with that. I think a lot of them are reactionaries. I believe Democrats are progressive because they want the government and taxes to improve life for […]
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Colburn best to represent District 71
After careful consideration, we have decided to vote for Doretta Colburn this November to represent District 71 in the Maine State House. We believe now, more than ever, that strong compassionate women are needed in government. As a former pastor and a current farmer, we believe Colburn would serve us and the state well in […]
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Riley is a breath of fresh air
Three adjectives come to mind when I think of my state representative Christina Riley — independent, articulate and kind-hearted. As a legislator, she seeks bipartisan sponsorship of her bills and always looks to find common ground when engaging in debate. I have never witnessed her shy away from stating her honest opinion, even if her […]