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I am an elected official. I am a parent.
The fact is, even one Maine kid going hungry is one kid too many.
We're all in agreement that our children deserve a world-class education.
Every single one of us deserves access to quality, affordable health care.
COVID-19 is a national crisis, and we need a national response to address it.
Maine needs a comprehensive solar policy that brings us into the 21st century.
I promise to fight against any attempts to undermine Roe v. Wade in the Senate.
No matter where I go, the number one concern I hear from Mainers is health care.
As senator, Mainers can count on me to always prioritize Maine's small businesses.
The reality is we have allowed systemic racism to continue through all these years.
Maine farmers are critical to our state, and they deserve an advocate in the Senate.
For too long, Paul LePage tried to stand in the way of getting things done in Maine.
A skilled, well-educated workforce will attract more companies and jobs to our state.
I know how to stand up to a bully - but maybe more importantly how to work around a bully.
People's analysis of why to vote with me had to do with how they felt I could handle my family.
We have taken on the fossil fuel companies, combating climate change and even the energy utilities.
Every Mainer, regardless of their income or where they live, should have access to fresh, healthy food.
I want to spend time sitting down with as many people as possible and learn the important issues before us.
The health and safety of our neighbors and our communities should be our top priority - nothing is more important.
Unfortunately, even during a pandemic we've seen a process in Washington that makes no sense for the needs of Mainers.
Access to reliable Internet is a necessity, whether it's for school, work, or staying connected with family and friends.
No matter where they live or how much money their parents make, every child deserves access to high-quality health care.
We're constantly looking for ways to reach people in Maine to talk to them, reassure them and share resources and ideas.
We must provide our kids with the skills they need to stay and succeed here in Maine - that's something we all agree on.
Maine is the only state in the country to produce wild blueberries - the industry is central to our heritage and culture.
In the Senate, I will push to overturn Citizens United as I've been vocal about since I first served on the Town Council.
Here in Maine, we know that the system of special interests influencing elections runs contrary to our democratic values.
Maine's lumber and forest products industry is key to our state's economy and supports thousands of jobs across the state.
Loggers and mills in Maine and across the country deserve fair trade policies and more support from our federal government.
No matter where we go in the state, I hear from Mainers that they are ready for someone to stand up for them in Washington.
Forward-thinking energy policies protect our environment and drive our economy, strengthening businesses both small and large.
The ballot box and the voters and how they pay attention and the decisions they make are really what should define term limits.
Mainers are hardworking, resourceful and resilient, too, but also deeply dedicated to each other and to taking care of one another.
We need to reduce carbon emissions, protect Maine's key industries and preserve our coastlines from flooding and rising sea levels.
Throughout my time in the State House, we have worked to protect and expand access to reproductive care for people across the state.
If patients are rationing insulin, they are putting themselves in mortal peril to save money. They shouldn't have to make that choice.
After some of the most contentious years in state government, I've made it clear that I will, and can, work with anyone to get things done.
As senator, my focus will be on standing up for Mainers, especially when it comes to protecting our rights and fighting for our health care.
Whether we realize it or not, we benefit from the work of public-sector employees and our state, county and municipal governments every day.
As representatives, we are accountable first not to our party, not to our leadership, not to the chief executive, but just to our constituents.
Not a single Mainer should be rationing their medication or avoiding a trip to the doctor because they aren't sure what it will end up costing.
In the State House, we fought to protect reproductive freedom for all Mainers - I'll continue to fight for patients and providers in the Senate.
I'm running for Senate to create real change in Washington, which starts with getting big money out of politics and overturning Citizens United.
We have taken on the health insurance industry, we have taken on the drug companies, instituting programs to lower the cost of prescription drugs.
Nobody in Maine should be deciding between whether they go to a doctor, whether they buy their medicine or whether they're putting food on the table.
I'm proud to work toward a greener, more vibrant economy with Mainers and stakeholders across our region through Northeast Clean Energy Council's efforts.
From prescription drug costs to reproductive care to COVID-19, I will fight to ensure that every Mainer receives the quality, affordable care they deserve.
When I hear about Mainers rationing their medication or losing their life-savings despite being insured, I know our health care system requires major reform.
A lot of what is preventing us from getting things done on the federal level is that there is too much influence from special interests over members of Congress.
The era of special interests blocking progress on every issue from access to health care to the cost of prescription drugs to tackling climate change has to end.