I’ve learned a little-known secret about Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Michaud: He likes to garden! I was surprised until I started thinking about the qualities of a good gardener. A gardener should:
• Be patient and not expect miracles overnight.
• Not be afraid to get his hands dirty when doing the heavy lifting needed to improve the landscape.
• Be nurturing and caring to cultivate exceptional outcomes.
• Work hard to make everything grow and flourish.
I realized I had also just described the qualities of a good governor. Mike would demonstrate the patience to work with everyone regardless of party, a work ethic in which hard work is all part of the job, a nurturing, caring demeanor free of hostility, and a vision for real growth in Maine.
After four years of negativity and destruction, Maine deserves a constant, caring gardener – Maine deserves Mike Michaud!
Diane Denk
Democratic candidate for Maine House
Kennebunk
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