Maine Gov. Janet Mills Enters Crowded Democratic Race
Maine Gov. Janet Mills has announced her entry into the race to defeat Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a top target in national Democrats' bid to regain the Senate.
Mills was reportedly recruited by Democratic Senate leaders after her high-profile confrontation with President Trump in February over transgender athletes, which triggered a wave of retaliatory moves by his administration against the state.
"My life's work has prepared me for this fight and I'm ready to win,"
"This election will be a simple choice: Is Maine going to bow down or stand up? I know my answer."
In an interview, Mills described the interaction with President Trump as a "jaw-dropping" moment that showcased Trump's monarch-like aspirations.
Author's summary: Gov. Janet Mills joins the Democratic race.