Friends in high places

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Larry Doughty’s letter “Cashman and cronyism,” (BDN July 23) reminded me of a conversation that I had with my young niece just before Baldacci’s first election for governor. The schools in Bangor held mock elections and my niece’s class participated. I asked her who she voted for –…
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Larry Doughty’s letter “Cashman and cronyism,” (BDN July 23) reminded me of a conversation that I had with my young niece just before Baldacci’s first election for governor. The schools in Bangor held mock elections and my niece’s class participated. I asked her who she voted for – her answer was “Baldacci”. When asked why, she said “My friends’ dad is a friend to Mr. Baldacci and Baldacci said he would give him a job if he is elected.”

Out of the mouths of Babes!

Jacqueline W. Huggins

Alton


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