I have been astonished that "our senator" was so unwilling to listen to and respect the voices of those she said that she was honored to serve. I wish the senator the best and hope she has learned a lesson. Our democracy has been under assault since Trump's first term.
And since then I have taken up my civic duty to try to be heard. I have phoned, faxed, and written to Collins, first Poliquin and then Golden, and King almost daily for the past 10 years.
Kings staff were outstanding; Poliquin's were not. Golden and King worked together energetically and together when I needed constituent assistance; on that same issue, Collins' staff were almost non-responsive. I have also been disappointed by the lack of replies and acknowledgment from Collins' staff to written letters-- all the more regrettable when King's staff managed to send replies every week or two.
As Collins and all her staff will no longer be in post and on my contact list, I now want to thank and give kudos to those who were unfailingly courteous and effective in the Augusta office:
Chuck Mahaleris, and Michelle, whose last name I do not know.
Thank you Michelle and Chuck! You exemplified the best way of doing the roles you had. I am grateful for that.
As for the signal harms and even deaths that arose from Collins' votes for Kavanaugh, for the bad budget, for the funds for ICE, I hope "our" senator will see the error of her disregard for those whom she serves and find ways to make amends.
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