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I believe Bobby Charles will put Maine families, Maine workers and Maine communities first — not Augusta insiders, not special interests, and not political fashion.
I believe Bobby Charles will lower the cost of living. I believe he will: Lower the tax burden. Make energy more affordable and reliable. Reduce unnecessary government spending. Make it easier to build housing. Help small businesses stay in Maine.
I think Bobby Charles will be a governor who knows how to manage.
Every Mainer deserves to feel safe in their home, on their street and in their community. Bobby Charles supports law enforcement. I think he will address addiction, protect victims and hold repeat offenders accountable.
Another key issue is energy independence for Maine. Maine needs energy that is affordable, reliable and available when Maine families need it. I believe subsidizing unreliable green energy doesn’t help our immediate and always growing energy needs.
We need to keep young Mainers in Maine. Our children shouldn’t have to leave Maine to afford a home, build a career or raise a family.
Before government spends another dollar, we need to ask if it is actually necessary — and can Maine taxpayers afford it?
The people who create Maine’s jobs shouldn’t have to fight their own government to stay in business. We must reduce unnecessary regulations, encourage investment and make it easier to build businesses.
Bobby Charles brings experience, accountability, affordability, safety and Maine independence.
Catherine Cooper
Union