Democrat Gov. Janet Mills may be unwittingly bringing attention to the fact she’s an antique compared to her young opponent.
“Folks, I’m the only Maine Democrat to win a statewide election in the last 20 years,” Mills said Thursday in a campaign-donation request as reported by BiddefordBuzz.com.
By claiming she’s been in public office as long as she has, Mills, 78, merely advertises Platner’s theme – that he’s a fresh new start.
Platner, 41, who polls show is far ahead of Mills in the Democrat primary for the U.S. Senate, has made clear in his campaign that he believes it’s time for a new generation of leadership.
Mills’ donation request begins by stating, “Folks, I didn’t plan to run for Senate. But I could never live with myself if I didn’t do everything in my power to stop Donald Trump’s far-right takeover,” The Buzz reports.
The governor might want to stay away from claims that underscore she’s roughly old enough to be Platner’s grandmother.
Aging Janet Mills Claims Young Graham Platner – Unlike Her – Has Never Proven He Can Win An Election
By Ted Cohen
