Former U.S. Speaker of the House “Tip” O’Neil wisely admonished, “All politics is local.” The success of a politician is tied to his addressing the true concerns of his constituents.

If people are opposed to and embarrassed by Gov. Paul LePage’s ineffective policies and ham-handed bullying of public service employees, local government officials and others who hold alternative views, it is time to replace elected officials who rubber-stamp his policies.

It is time to change the representative from District 91.

We believe Mike Broderick’s integrity, personal skills set and sensitivity to constituent concerns can make a real difference in Augusta.

Peter and Mary-Ellen Gartner, Bryant Pond