Maine election letter links local candidates to Donald Trump

In a letter regarding the upcoming elections in Maine, George Seel argues that the impact of Donald Trump’s governance is a central issue for voters. The author suggests that voting for local candidates is a referendum on Trump’s policies, including tariffs, fuel and food prices, and international trade impacts on Maine industries like lobster and paper.

The letter criticizes Senator Susan Collins, noting she has approved Trump’s policies and budget requests approximately 95% of the time. It also discusses former Governor Paul LePage’s return to run for Congress, characterizing his previous administration as similar to Trump’s style of governing. The author concludes that supporting Collins or LePage constitutes an endorsement of Trump’s past and future decisions.