No matter where we go in the state, I hear from Mainers that they are ready for someone to stand up for them in Washington.
As Speaker, I passed Maine's most aggressive carbon emission reduction and renewable energy standards, and in the Senate, I will prioritize moving toward a completely clean and renewable energy system.
In the Senate, I will push to overturn Citizens United as I've been vocal about since I first served on the Town Council.
For too long, Paul LePage tried to stand in the way of getting things done in Maine.
If you are willing to listen and if you are willing to sit around the table, sometimes especially with the people who you think you disagree with the most, it is still really possible to get things done.
There is nothing more important for us in Maine than to welcome immigrants and help them not only become part of our community but for us to become part of their communities.
A skilled, well-educated workforce will attract more companies and jobs to our state.
Access to reliable Internet is a necessity, whether it's for school, work, or staying connected with family and friends.
In the State House, we fought to protect reproductive freedom for all Mainers - I'll continue to fight for patients and providers in the Senate.
When I hear about Mainers rationing their medication or losing their life-savings despite being insured, I know our health care system requires major reform.
We have taken on the fossil fuel companies, combating climate change and even the energy utilities.
I'm running for Senate to create real change in Washington, which starts with getting big money out of politics and overturning Citizens United.
We shouldn't think of family leave as an elite benefit, only available at some companies. Everyone in Maine, whether they have a child or are caring for a sick family member, should have access to this same benefit. It should be like unemployment insurance, there for you when you need it.
Throughout my time in the State House, we have worked to protect and expand access to reproductive care for people across the state.
The fact is, even one Maine kid going hungry is one kid too many.
I know how to stand up to a bully - but maybe more importantly how to work around a bully.
We have been, obviously both in Maine and nationally, enmeshed in this false narrative that's based on a fear of immigrants, when in fact we are country founded by immigrants.
We're constantly looking for ways to reach people in Maine to talk to them, reassure them and share resources and ideas.
We must provide our kids with the skills they need to stay and succeed here in Maine - that's something we all agree on.
A person's health is not for sale, it's not for trade and it's certainly not available for blackmail.
