WHAT THEY ARE SAYING:
Maine Leaders Applaud Joe Biden’s Selection of Kamala Harris as Running Mate
Today, Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate. Leaders from across Maine applauded the selection:
“Senator Harris is an excellent candidate to join Vice President Biden in making sure our country works for regular people,” said Maine State Senate President Troy Jackson. “She has a long record of taking on special interests and the powerful elite. Whether it’s taking on big banks on behalf of homeowners being taken advantage of or defending workers, Harris has always been on the side of everyday people. I know she has our back.”
“I have no doubt that Senator Kamala Harris will serve as an incredible and competent Vice President for our great nation and the people of the state of Maine,” said Maine House Rep. Craig Hickman. “A fearless advocate for every American, she will continue to fight for the people as she holds special interests accountable and provides strong leadership on issues from health care to racial and social justice. This historic moment reflects my love for this country. I enthusiastically support Senator Harris and am more hopeful than ever about the future of our nation, our state, and our communities.”
“You cannot ask for a better running mate than Senator Kamala Harris. She brings to the ticket a strong record in the U.S. Senate where she held the Trump Administration and corporations accountable,” said Maine House Rep. Ryan Fecteau. “Senator Harris possesses the empathy to understand what Americans face in their everyday lives, the personality to fire them up, and the tenacity to fight for them every single day.”
“Senator Harris is a perfect choice for a Vice President and will serve our country with integrity and honesty,” said Portland Councilwoman Jill Duson. “The American people deserve a strong leader with a record of exceptional governing and ethical decision making to restore the dignity of the executive office. As the first African-American mayor of Maine's largest city, I'm proud to support Sen. Harris in this historic election and look forward to watching her fight for Mainers and stand up for all Americans.”
“Joe Biden has selected a strong leader for Vice President who has courage and heart. From fighting for cleaner air and against predatory lenders, Kamala Harris has shown that she will stand up for Maine people and businesses,” said Maine State Treasurer Henry Beck.
Maine Democratic Senate Candidate Sara Gideon:
https://twitter.com/SaraGideon/status/1293303575456735237
