To the editor:
Angus King, candidate for the U.S. Senate, stands for constructive change.
Today, both Maine and the country at large face difficulties of enormous magnitude. Historically high unemployment rates, a ballooning national debt and a broken education system concern all Mainers, be they of great or modest means, elderly or young, Republican, Democrat or independent.
The retirement of U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe leaves us in search of a moderate yet strong candidate committed to the longterm prosperity that Maine and the nation deserve.
Two years ago, as a student at Bowdoin College, I found that leader in my professor, former Gov. Angus King. Angus understands that leadership requires careful management of positive change. He provided our class with examples of such alert direction through case studies of Ernest Shackleton, Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln, each of whom led their respective groups to triumph over adversity.
As a governor with prior experience in business, Angus’ policies helped to expand Maine’s economy and to add more than 45,000 jobs.
Maine is a stronger state today because Angus insisted upon fiscal responsibility, made its students the most computer literate in the nation, and increased research and development investments.
In Washington, Angus will fight for the people of this state. He owes allegiance to no party, but rather looks to the interests of Mainers as his guide. As our U.S. senator, Angus will encourage investment in Maine’s infrastructure, protect our fisheries, fight for Maine women, and demand fiscal responsibility on behalf of our children and grandchildren.
I support Angus King in his campaign for the U.S. Senate because he stands for cooperation, civility and progress. Angus openly questions the acerbic atmosphere in Congress that daily tarnishes America’s promise.
By electing Angus to the Senate, Mainers will send a man to Washington who will put Congress back to work for the people of this state and of this nation. Please consider supporting Angus King this November.
Alexander Porter,
Bristol
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