“Follow the money” is good advice in the race between incumbent Richard Neal and challenger Nadia Milleron. Money shapes not only who gets heard, but also what voters hear — and whose interests get represented.
Milleron stands for universal healthcare, term limits, an end to endless wars, and Social Security benefits that reflect today’s cost of living. She emphasizes honesty and integrity. But how many voters know her positions when Neal’s financial advantage allows him to dominate the conversation?
Neal has flooded voters with lies in five attack mailings portraying Milleron as MAGA. The Democratic Party has funded two websites, nadiamilleron.com and magamilleron.com, that also present her as MAGA. These attacks risk keeping voters from learning what she actually believes. Milleron has said she would impeach Trump if given the chance.
Money also raises questions about whose interests Neal represents. He takes credit for supporting healthcare benefits, yet his support for the Affordable Care Act has left 40 million Americans uninsured and has not brought costs down. Milleron’s proposal for universal healthcare aims to cover everyone while reducing costs. Neal opposes universal healthcare, despite its potential to lower costs for families, schools, and communities. Is this because of his substantial donations from healthcare companies, including insurance?
The stakes are real. In May 2026, the Southern Berkshire Regional School District issued layoff notices to 22 staff members in part to address rising health insurance costs. Universal healthcare could ease this burden on school budgets.
Money gives one candidate the power to drown out another. Voters deserve an honest debate, not a campaign in which financial power determines which messages reach the public. Find out for yourself what Milleran’s real platform is. Go to nadiaforcongress.com.
Sandra Sermini-Curtiss
Sheffield