Letter to the editor: With Collins rebuke, Aroostook Republican Party shows it’s lost its way – pressherald.com

As a former county chairman of the Republican Party, I am horrified by the recent actions taken by the Aroostook County Republican Party to formally censure Sen. Susan Collins for her vote to impeach former President Donald Trump. The blanket statements in the resolution do not reflect the values of our party as a whole, and they certainly dont reflect my views.

Sen. Collins has said that you can be a good Republican without agreeing with every single position taken by the party, and she is absolutely correct. I may not always agree with her, but thats not because shes not Republican enough its because we are each individuals with our own thoughts and values. Mainers havent elected Sen. Collins for a record five terms because we want a follower; we support her because shes a leader.

Just a few short months ago, Mainers re-elected Sen. Collins in a landslide. By staying true to herself and our state, Sen. Collins earned the support of Donald Trump and Joe Biden voters alike. If the Republican Party ever wants to regain the ground its lost, it will need to embrace more candidates like Susan Collins, who appeal to those who dont identify with the fringe of the base.

In my view, this recent censure is just another example of how the Aroostook County Republican Party has lost its way. This groups views do not reflect the Republicans I grew up with.

Shalom, Peace, Salaam be upon Sen. Collins as she keeps up her endeavors for Aroostook County Republicans and all Mainers.

Richard RhodaHoulton

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