The more I hear about politicians in Washington, D.C., the more I know Maine is fortunate to have Bruce Poliquin representing the state in Congress. As a small business owner, I have appreciated Poliquin’s advocacy for bills that benefit small businesses and lift burdensome regulations off of my back.

Unlike his extremely partisan colleagues, Poliquin understands that $1,000 in savings is not “crumbs.”

I have been consistently impressed by his energy and commitment to the people of the Second District. How many other congressmen have taken the time to attend a fifth-grade DARE graduation, as he recently did in Rumford?

It is that kind of involvement that allows him to really understand the needs of his constituents.

I wish more elected officials would follow Bruce Poliquin’s lead and focus on issues that better the lives of their constituents (i.e., their bosses), instead of worrying about their next election.

Elecia Pillsbury, Livermore Falls