“Mainers are looking for someone who understands what families are going through and will focus relentlessly on lowering costs and expanding opportunity,” said Garrett Martin, president and CEO of the Maine Center for Economic Policy.
“They’re worried about paying for groceries, housing, health care, and energy, not about ideological labels,” he told Newsweek. “They want someone who will stand up to powerful interests and make sure the economy works for people who earn a paycheck, not just those who already have wealth and influence.”