Michaud is ideal candidate for governor
To the editor:
Congressman Mike Michaud is the ideal candidate for governor of Maine. The state needs a leader in the Blaine House who understands how government works, what is best for the state, how to get things done, and what constitutes a productive working atmosphere between the legislature and the administration.
While serving in the Maine House and Senate, Mike became known as a dedicated, hardworking legislator who respected his fellow lawmakers regardless of party or background. His willingness to work across the aisle resulted in several bipartisan bills that became law. Mike earned the respect of Republicans by establishing an ambiance of trust and collaboration. When he became president in an evenly divided Senate, he also forged a positive working relationship with the administration, which appreciated his good intentions, leadership and expertise.
Many of us are appalled at the present negative ads. They attempt to make the voting public insecure about a candidate. It’s easy to do when you’ve not spent a day in office and never cast a single vote. The reality is that as a lawmaker one casts many votes on several issues. It’s the easiest thing to pick one vote to mislead. The effect of such duplicity is that legislators become paralyzed and don’t spend the time, the energy and the research to solve the problems confronting our state.
Congressman Mike Michaud has served honorably and effectively with intelligence and savoir-faire. Maine people deserve him as our governor.
Ross Paradis
Former state representative
Frenchville
