Thursday morning, Senate President Kevin Raye filed the necessary paperwork to run for Maine’s Second Congressional District seat. This follows Raye’s exploratory phase, in which he signaled his interest in running for the seat, but wanted to travel the district … Continue reading
Measuring influence is an inexact science, to say the least. It is by its very nature a highly subjective thing. But that shouldn’t stop us from having a little fun at the end of the year. As such, Pine Tree … Continue reading
There isn’t much in this world less likely to excite me than a political party’s platform. They are – by and large – utterly devoid of meaning, entirely symbolic, and invisible to the public at large. In short, people don’t … Continue reading
In late October of 2010, Emily Cain was very likely dreaming of a big gavel, and being called “Madam Speaker”. With the retirement of Hannah Pingree, there were of course several people in line to replace her as Democratic leader, … Continue reading
Yesterday, Forbes released its annual list of “The Best States for Business“, and Maine had the unfortunate honor of coming in dead last. Again. Clearly they haven’t seen the governor’s sign. Governor LePage and legislative Republicans have been in power … Continue reading
Greetings, friends. You may have noticed that things have been a little quiet here at Pine Tree Politics lately. Things like that happen from time to time, and it isn’t just exclusive to us. It can, indeed, be cliche for … Continue reading
The largest and most influential media empire in the state of Maine, Maine Today Media, was rocked yesterday by the “resignation” of CEO Richard Connor, who has been at the helm for roughly three years. Maine Today owns The Portland … Continue reading
There has been a lot said recently regarding voter fraud, and I believe a response is necessary in defense of “fair voting rights” in our state. In 2004 I was a poll watcher in Fort Kent and personally witnessed voter … Continue reading
Washington, DC is a world away from Maine. When you visit Capitol Hill and listen to Members of Congress and their staffs, it is easy to see the need for greater discourse in our nation. Important political issues are complicated … Continue reading
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