With the primary rapidly approaching, it’s worth taking a look at the variety of factors that go into making a successful gubernatorial candidate. Matt Gagnon recently looked at previous experience. We’re taking a look at where they’re literally from: geography.
Tag Archives: Peter Mills
GOP Candidates on Creationism in Maine's Schools
While still a hot topic in many states, you don’t hear much about teaching creationism in Maine. At least I don’t hear much in the circles I travel. At last night’s Republican debate candidates were asked if creationism should be taught alongside creationism in Maine’s schools. Their responses appear after the jump (big hattip to [...]
Who Will Win The Republican Primary?
As Republicans gather in Portland for their state convention, controversy has focused even more attention on their gubernatorial primary. Who do you think will win?
GOP Education Questionnaire #7
Today is the last in the series of education questions for your gubernatorial candidates. The Maine Education Association has been a frequent topic of discussion on this blog. We have covered many stories featuring the union, which you may read here. We asked the candidates how they would approach working with the MEA should they [...]
GOP Education Questionnaire #6
Budgetary issues have touched nearly every school district in Maine. We have covered the issue many times. Districts have battled with what programs to save and which to cut. Sports, arts, and music have been targeted on more than one occasion. To weight the importance of art and sports in today’s question. Please read the [...]
GOP Education Questionnaire #5
For today’s question, candidates were asked for their thoughts on the “lowest-achieving schools” designation. Please read the Republican candidates’ responses after the jump. You can read the responses to the first, second, third, and fourth questions as well. Also please feel free to leave comments on the candidates’ responses. The candidates and your fellow voters [...]
GOP Education Questionnaire #4
For the fourth question on the education survey, candidates were asked how all levels of education in Maine should be coordinated. Please read the Republican candidates’ responses after the jump. You can read the responses to the first, second, and third questions as well.
GOP Education Questionaire #3
Today’s question concerns integrating special needs students into the classroom. Please read the Republican candidate’s views after the jump. You can read GOP responses to the other questions here and here.
GOP Education Questionnaire #2
Maine’s chances in the Federal Race to the Top has been discussed on this site several times. For the next question in the Augusta Insider/Dirigo Blue education series we have asked the candidates their opinion on Maine’s efforts in the Race. Please read the Republican candidate’s views after the jump.
From the Mouse House to the Blaine House
by ben goodman on 08. May, 2010 in Commentary, Featured, Gubernatorial Race
Last night, the Mickey Mouse Club, led by head Mouseketeer Steve Abbott (R-D.C.) debated at the Portland Expo Center in what Greg Lagerquist reminded us several times was the first televised debate from a state party convention in history. It was also the first time that a candidate for Governor referred to a major state [...]