ME: Eliot Cutler, Waiting in the Wings
ByMainers are probably among the most independent-minded voters in the nation, having elected two non-affiliated governors over the past 35 years (James Longley in the 70s and Angus King a decade ago). They’ve also bucked national and regional trends as their support remains steadfast for two of the US Senate’s dwindling number of moderate Republicans.
With such a history, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that another independent may be waiting in the wings, laying the foundation of a strong campaign against the two nominees to be selected this coming Tuesday.
Polls show voters unengaged and dispassionate about their primary choices. Who will emerge from both crowded fields is just about anyone’s guess at this point.
But one thing is certain.
Independent Eliot Cutler will be a viable third option in November. He’s got the right combination for this anti-insider political climate. His resume is loaded with government experience but his candidacy isn’t burdened by a partisan voting record other officeholders might be forced to defend.
Cutler had a hand in crafting both the Clean Energy Act and Clean Water Act. He then started a law firm focusing on environmental litigation while heading several businesses specializing in manufacturing and mortgages, among other fields.
“It’s incredible,” said University of New England political scientist Brian Duff. “He’s a charismatic, well-respected Independent who portrays himself being above partisan politics.”
His Independent challengers include engineering recruiting company head Kevin Scott of Andover and car repair business owner Shawn Moody. Experts agree they are too obscure to have an impact on the election.
Not so for Cutler, who has the advantage of government experience without serving in that capacity recently — shielding him from strong anti-government sentiment stirred up by the Tea Party movement.
“He has all the benefits of genuine government experience and none of the costs,” Duff said. “The word ‘Independent’ is going to appeal to certain people disaffected with government.”
Not quite. Eliot Cutler and several of the Obama administration’s Czars involvement in the 2nd worst administration in America (Jimmy Carter) is not a direction we need to go at this time.
Positioning himself as a moderate independant choice, Eliot is a liberal progressive in sheep’s clothing.
Do your research, don’t fall for the same game, get off of the coin-operated boat, the party paradigm, and choose integrity, principles, and inner strength.