Janet Mills has the resume for her Senate bid. Is that enough to win over Maine's Democratic voters?

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The article includes comments from both campaigns, supporters and voters, and describes competing arguments and vulnerabilities in the primary. It provides useful context but does not include polling or detailed evidence for claims about candidate support and electability.

The article presents advantages and vulnerabilities for both candidates and includes multiple voter perspectives. Some campaign claims are reported without independent evidence to assess them.

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• ▸Framing — Frames the race around whether Mills’s experience is enough to win the primary.