In this scary time of economic insecurity, mind-boggling national debt, foreclosures, unemployment, unaffordable healthcare and ethical scandals, we need someone who will stand tall in Congress, stand up for her beliefs and the needs and concerns of her constituents. We can turn to Chellie Pingree with confidence and know she will help right the dismal state of our country.

She has a long and distinguished record as a businesswoman, state senator and Senate Majority Leader and as a leader who fought for affordable prescriptions. She was president and CEO of Common Cause, a citizens’ lobby organization, in Washington, D.C., for four years.

While there, she fought for ethics reforms in our government and exposed and opposed special interest groups. Chellie is in touch with the struggles of Mainers and will work hard to better our quality of life so that once again, we might reclaim the slogan “Maine, the way life should be.”

Diane H. Schetky

Rockport