"Mills gives off the disarming sense of a secure soul undeterred by whippersnappers who toss around fancy words such as gerontocracy. "I'm too old to care," she told a CNN reporter last month, which may or may not be a winning campaign message but struck me as sincere. She presents as younger than her years-still sharp of mind, a weathered workhorse whose energy showed no signs of flagging during a 13-hour day."
"One likely factor: If she is elected, Mills would be the oldest freshman senator in history. Platner, at 41, is a relative political infant. Mills, who is 78, is trying to dislodge Susan Collins, a spring chicken at 73, in Maine's Senate race this fall."
Maine Governor Janet Mills, 78, is challenging incumbent Senator Susan Collins, 73, in the 2024 Senate race. Mills trails in polls partly because she would become the oldest freshman senator in history if elected, while her Democratic primary opponent Graham Platner is only 41. Despite age concerns, Mills demonstrates sharp mental acuity and sustained energy through extensive campaign activities. She maintains a secure demeanor about her age, stating she is "too old to care" about criticism. Mills possesses significant advantages including name recognition, an established political organization, and deep connections throughout Maine's communities.
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