Graham Platner’s victory in the primary was not, as the national press and some in Maine have put it, “in spite of his alleged transgressions.” It was about his ability to articulate solid policy positions to his voters. Politicians who fail to get the policy part right are exposed to dirty politics. Platner enjoyed a […]

One of the reasons I support Sen. Susan Collins is based on my own personal experience. As a former state of Maine employee, I spent more than 51 months fighting for my MainePERS disability retirement claim through multiple denials and appeals. During that time, I wrote hundreds of letters and emails to state officials, legislators, […]