Summary
Democratic Senate leaders have shown support for Janet Mills, Maine's governor, in her Senate campaign. Political strategists criticize this support, arguing it represents establishment preferences and raising concerns about Mills' age. Mills announced her campaign with a strong stance against President Trump and current Senator Susan Collins.
Key Facts
- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) supports Janet Mills' Senate run.
- Critics worry about Mills' age, saying she's too old, similar to concerns about President Biden.
- The DSCC stated it hasn't made any formal endorsements yet.
- Maine's voter base includes independents and a history of electing Republican Senator Susan Collins.
- Mills previously served as Maine's attorney general and is serving a second term as governor.
- Mills won past gubernatorial elections by wide margins.
- After Mills' candidacy announcement, other Democratic candidates dropped out and endorsed her.
- Some Democratic figures argue for new leadership instead of establishment picks like Mills.
