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Finally a straight-talking politician steps forward, willing to be held accountable for what he says. They don’t come down the road too often.
We’re done with flannel-mouth career politicians, versed in the intricacies of government but out of touch with everyday people. Enter a blue-collar oysterman from rural Maine with conviction, ready and willing to fight for working Mainers.
For these qualities, Graham Platner has already drawn national attention with articles in The New Yorker, a front-page New York Times biography and a segment on “Breaking Points.”
The turnout in midterm elections is traditionally fewer voters than in presidential elections. This makes your vote for Graham Platner weigh even more.
Jim Gerritsen
Bridgewater
