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Rep. Jared Golden has been a savvy politician, ably calculating his political interest. Starting as an independent voice, I believe he’s heading out on a sour, self congratulatory note. Maybe he suspects that his place in a Democratic Party he seemingly doesn’t respect is not as secure as he says.
A Democratic win over-self styled “Trump before Trump,” recent Florida resident Paul LePage won’t be easy. Democrats swept last Tuesday’s elections with candidates who fit their constituencies — a Blue Wave depends on a Big Tent.
Maine’s 2nd Congressional District needs a moderate Democrat and a good team of volunteers. We can do that.
Annlinn Kruger
Bar Harbor