Last fall I went to Farmington to learn about Sara Gideon. She gave a short speech to the crowd, following up with Q&A. While her speech was sincere and informative, it was her answers to questions that left an impression. Many in the audience were lobbing controversial questions her way, trying to play “gotcha” or create an uncomfortable situation. Gideon remained calm, providing well-researched, clear answers. It was apparent she had studied the issues and had reached conclusions she felt would work best for Mainers. I left feeling comfortable that she could be a fine senator for Maine.

Since that time I have followed her campaign, looking to see if she would begin modify answers in order to please donors, maybe change her attitudes to appeal to certain constituencies. Pleasantly, she has stuck to her values and still supports well-thought-out, common-sense plans to address issues facing our state.

If you are frustrated with Sen. Susan Collins and her habit of appeasing her party and kowtowing to national interests over us Mainers, I encourage you to look at Sara Gideon’s website. It is clear to me that she will passionately represent Maine and the needs of Mainers in an informed, thoughtful and respectful way.

Cynthia Plank Orcutt

Kingfield