Angus King

In a recent newsletter, Sen. Angus King noted that he joined with Sen. Susan Collins in support of Rep. Jared Golden’s bill that would delay restrictions aimed at protecting the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. The senator correctly described the economic importance of lobstering to Maine’s economy. However, he failed to acknowledge that the greatest threat to lobstermen is climate change and the warming oceans.

His fellow senator, Susan Collins, voted to confirm two climate deniers as heads of the EPA and the Department of Energy. Collins is the only member of the Maine delegation who takes meaningful money from fossil-fuel PACs. I do not believe Collins will support the necessary transition from fossil fuels.

It is time for Sen. King to endorse Troy Jackson, a candidate who is not beholden to the fossil fuel industry. It’s time for him to stand up for future generations, including his own grandchildren.