We found a recent letter to the editor about Scott Cuddy deeply concerning. Beginning with the implied association between The Maine Communist party and Scott’s speaking there, Joe Parise mimics Joe McCarthy’s “Red Baiting” of the 1950s. If in his work role or former role as a four-year state representative, Cuddy spoke there, so what? He should be speaking to everyone: the NRA, Little League Parents, Business Owners, etc.   

The writer states the current incumbent, Reagan Paul, better represents Maine values. This is not true. Paul is a Christan Nationalist and votes her religious beliefs, regardless of those of the majority of her constituents. While this is appropriate on a personal level, it is biased and unfair to those she represents. Mainers overwhelmingly support abortion rights, which Paul has consistently  opposed. Her world view favors extreme positions on reproductive issues. Most Mainers (64-84% depending on whatever source you use) believe pregnancy decisions belong to the woman and her doctor. Reagan Paul does not believe in the separation between church and state.

Scott Cuddy has a proven history of supporting women’s personal reproductive decisions. We believe he should be returned to the Legislature.

Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights Mayo Bulloch lives in Searsport and Lisa Kushner lives in Belfast