I support Sen. Collins for her record on veterans’ issues. It is vitally important that we support those who have sacrificed so much for our country’s safety and prosperity. Sen. Collins does exactly that. Earlier this year, Collins secured more than $3 million in funding to improve housing facilities and healthcare for Maine veterans. She […]
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Platner shouldn’t have to answer for everybody | Letter
This is in response to Randy Billings’ June 9 article, “Graham Platner clinches Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Susan Collins in Maine Senate race.” This morning, on “Morning Joe,” co-host Mika Brzezinski interviewed Graham Platner. Mr. Platner, a veteran and oyster farmer, has recently been in the spotlight due to allegations about his past, […]
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Baby boomers have failed America | Letter
I am an aging baby boomer. My generation has failed at running the country. My younger vision was increased equality and financial stability, men getting out of women’s healthcare, saving the planet and peace. Today, my country favors the wealthy, ignores the poor, thinks seniors are a drag on the economy, believes healthcare is optional, […]
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Gaza will have a bearing on Maine elections | Letter
Democrats here have rebuked AIPAC. Everybody should take note.
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Not comfortable with Platner | Letter
In comparing President Trump to Graham Platner, the similarities are worth considering. Both are considered to be populists, both men have a checkered history of infidelity, and disregard for the integrity of women. Both men had no experience in government before running for office. Platner and President Trump both benefit from receiving government financial support, […]
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‘Fitness for office’ has changed under Trump | Letter
In a June 15 letter, “Has Graham Platner not been #MeToo-ed?,” the writer referred to “… Platner’s past behavior, extremist views and women’s own standards” which, he said, “should bar him from holding public office.” I’m sorry, but has the letter writer forgotten about the convicted felon who is the current president of the United […]
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Democrats must not let Platner panic cloud the task at hand | Letter
The most unfortunate aspect of the (“scandal-plagued” ) Graham Platner candidacy is the debate and agonizing now raging within the Democratic Party about his candidacy. What a distraction and serious hobbling of the all-out effort needed to defeat Susan Collins. And it clearly will not let up. Sen. Collins will make sure of that, if […]
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No, Platner’s Totenkopf is not well known | Letter
I write in response to a recent letter by a writer purporting to know what Graham Platner knew, or should have known, at the time he got a certain tattoo. In the Middle Ages, the skull and crossbones was a Christian symbol. Known as a memento mori, old gravestones often show the skull with angel […]
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Questions for a veteran from a veteran | Letter
This ground may have already been covered. I am an older vet, who was honorably discharged from the army. In looking at Graham Platner’s public information about his military service, I think it would be helpful for him to release his Army National Guard DD-214 showing his character of service. Also, if he is receiving […]
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Douglas Rooks’ optimism provides hope | Letter
Thursday columnist Douglas Rooks has been around the political scene for a long time and has “seen it all.” That is why his optimistic view provides hope (“Furious gerrymandering can still be overcome,” June 18) — even for those of us living in Ohio, where Republicans have successfully made gerrymandering a part of our political […]