I consider myself a moderate, centrist Democrat. A candidate like Rep. Jared Golden should appeal to me. In fact, he has so far. First, he says Donald Trump will win and that he is “OK” with that, stating that Trump is not a serious threat to our democracy. Really? If Golden or anyone else needs a reminder of what happened on January 6, 2021, and who is behind it, I recommend they read Republican Liz Cheney’s book “Oath and Honor.” Read the first 20 pages.
Now Golden is getting all pissed at the Press Herald for having the audacity to ask him some tough but legitimate questions about how he reconciles his current campaign rhetoric with his status as a Democrat (“Democrats walk a tightrope as Golden shuns Harris,” August 17, 2024). He even parrots Trump’s characterization of the “fake news media.” Oh, please. I’d expect that from Trump sycophants, but from a Democrat running for Congress?
I understand that Golden is in a difficult political position, running as a Democrat in a Trump district. Perhaps, like other Democrats cited in the article, I should give him some leeway in the hope that he can help Democrats regain control of the House. However, his efforts to appease Trump voters have gone too far. Since I live in the First District, I will not vote in Golden’s current election, but assuming he has his eye on future statewide elections, I will vote, and it is unlikely that it will be for him.
Michael Quinlan
Portland
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