Maia Dendinger
Ballotpedia University of Maine - Adjunct Professor![Maia Dendinger](https://i0.wp.com/votesmart.org/canphoto/183602_lg.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
I took the pledge because a functioning democracy relies on an informed public and honest representatives. If politicians have to lie to garner support, then they demonstrate a lack of faith in the ability of their platform to hold up to rational scrutiny.