Negative campaign ads in Maine are often controversial, as they may insult our collective self-image as a state of fair play.

The recent attack ad on Les Otten by Bruce Poliquin hits a new low, not necessarily in politics but in grammar.

Fewer of us seem capable of distinguishing between “less jobs” and fewer jobs. The effect could affect future grammarians.

What would E.B. White say?

Terry Weyl
Portland