Few would have believed it possible only a couple years ago, but the Republican Party is increasingly being made less hospitable for culture warriors.
I’ve been arguing since my days in college – which, looking back, …
Posts made in February, 2010
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“That is why jobs must be our No. 1 focus in 2010, and that’s why I’m calling for a new jobs bill tonight.”
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Those were the words of President Barack Obama during his State of the … -
For those of you who have been complaining that you do not know what Republican Steve Abbott believes on key issues for Maine’s future, today was your day to ask him.
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Last October, I broke some news about candidate political giving. We saw who gave little, who gave much and who people gave to. This caused some trouble for Les Otten, who I pointed out gave …
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Caucus season is in full swing, and more than a few people have emailed me asking me for dates and times for several of the upcoming Republican caucuses.
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Yesterday, Senator Peter Mills unveiled what he dubbed his “Gubernatorial Advisory Committee” – a collection of backers who will apparently be involved in his campaign in some fashion, though to what degree is unclear.
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This morning, Matt Gagnon of Pine Tree Politics called in to Drive Time Bangor to talk about the Washington D.C. Snowpocalypse, party caucuses in Maine, and the curious campaign of Jason Levesque.
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Over the weekend, a huge number of party organs in cities across Maine came together to caucus, elect officers, and in a couple instances, hold a straw poll regarding their choice for Maine’s next Governor.
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Today, Steve Abbott’s campaign announced a trifecta of personnel for the New Media wing of his campaign.
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Maine politicos will undoubtedly recognize the three names: Lance Dutson, Mark Ellis and Scott Fish.
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I had always been told growing up that Maine politics was something different and special. Contrary to other states, elections in Maine were viewed as civil contests of substance, generally pitting good people vs. good …
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