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Tax Package Vetoed
The tax reform package passed on a largely party-line basis in the Legislature has been overturned by the voters.
LePage, Libby Win
Mayor Paul LePage and Senator Libby Mitchell will face each other in November.
Primary Final Thoughts
I woke up this morning and almost pinched myself. Is it really the day before the primaries? Is this almost over? Well half over anyway. Yes we’ve been discussing this campaign for what seems like forever. Now tomorrow it’s time to vote. All the campaigning, all the debating, all the back and forth comes down [...]
Outrage All the Rage
Grab a newspaper, close your eyes, and point to a random spot, and you’ll get funny looks from other people in the coffee shop. But try it anyway. Chances are, your finger will land on some outrage. It seems reporters can’t take two steps without bumping into someone who’s outraged about something. Take Referendum Question [...]
Maine Schools Boost Scores With Asian Children
During his campaign, Paul LePage has done many attention grabbing things. LePage has grown an energized base of supporters. The candidate has brandished a copy of the US Constitution at appearances. He has run a no nonsense campaign. LePage’s run has not been without its stumbles. LePage faced some guilt by association from appearing on [...]
Quid Pro Otten
First he bought mountains, then he bought into the Red Sox, and now Les Otten is attempting to buy the Governorship of Maine. What motivates him to pour so much cash into his attempt to take one step along the pathway to Governor and how should we view the influence of his own spending of [...]
The Ad Blitz Continues
We published a piece today, written yesterday, detailing the flood of new campaign ads we were seeing. Well folks, the flood hasn’t stopped. It’s not about to break either, at least not until after Tuesday the 8th. Steve Rowe and Les Otten are back with two new ads and we’ll look at one from Bruce [...]
A Perfect Ad Storm
Five new gubernatorial ads have come out recently. Paul LePage and Matt Jacobson launched their first ads. Rosa Scarcelli, Pat McGowan, and Steve Abbott are back on the air again. Let’s begin by examining the newcomers. Hattip to Maine Politics, Pine Tree Politics, and Dirigo Blue for the videos.
A Pause to Discuss the Primaries
by derek viger on 09. Jun, 2010 in Commentary, Featured, Gubernatorial Race
We now know the gubernatorial lineup for this November; Libby Mitchell (D), Paul LePage (R), Eliot Cutler (I), Shawn Moody (I), and Kevin Scott (I). Though the general is in its infancy, it is a good time to explore some of the prevailing opinions that have come out of last night’s results.