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In the Bangor Daily News’ recent article about Paul LePage’s apparent victory over Matt Dunlap, a main reason why I believe Maine’s Second Congressional District voted the way it did was not mentioned.
I think rural political districts almost invariably favor insular shortsighted politics. Low educational levels, low literacy rates and a population prone to be influenced by demagogic creatures like LePage and President Donald Trump result in outcomes a bit less than enlightening.
As a lifelong resident of this district I bear no ill will towards these voters; in fact they are often the salt of the earth. Unfortunately, I fear many don’t have the ability to see that there are no easy answers to complex problems and tend to follow those who promulgate the histrionics of the Trump era.
David Calder
Canaan