Eliot Cutler Interview
Our interview series continues with lawyer Eliot Cutler, who is running as an independent for governor in 2010.
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Public Policy Polling: Gay Marriage 48%-48% In Maine
If you thought this was going to be anything other than a dog fight, think again. Democratic polling firm Public Policy Polling (who do extremely fair, good work, just for the record) has been spending a little time talking to … Continue reading
What Could Have Been – Maine Presidential Leadership Part II
No politician in Maine history can claim to have gotten closer to the White House than James G. Blaine. Blaine had not one, not two but in fact three opportunities to be elected president, and indeed ended up losing his … Continue reading
TABOR
Snowe A Boon To Rock Salt Industry
Once it became clear that Olympia Snowe was voting yes on the Baucus bill, the conservative blogosphere predictably erupted into a fury of anger, outrage and calls for vengeance against Maine’s senior Senator. While most conservative activists decided to simply … Continue reading
Les Otten Makes It Official
The graphic on his website has gone from “Exploratory Committee” to the “Jobs for Maine Campaign” – and Les Otten made that lipstick change formal this morning, announcing that he was indeed formally running for Governor of Maine. This surprises … Continue reading
Poliquin Drops Moneybomb Into Question 4
One thing is for sure – you’ll never be able to accuse Bruce Poliquin of not putting his money where is mouth is. While the other GOP candidates have indicated tepid support for what has become known as TABOR II, … Continue reading
Saturday Night Live Lampoons Senator Snowe
Over the weekend, Saturday Night Live couldn’t resist poking fun at the recent news – specifically healthcare reform, the balloon boy, and Obama’s Nobel Prize. The satire took the form of SNL’s most recent “The Rock Obama” skit – and … Continue reading
What Could Have Been – Maine Presidential Leadership
Maine has never had a statesman occupy the oval office in the entirety of its 189 years of existence. While states like Virginia and New York have churned out an impressive army of Chief Executives, the Pine Tree State has … Continue reading
Baldacci On Consolidation
Yesterday Governor John Baldacci circulated an email in support of school consolidation. Arden Manning, Executive Director of the Maine Democratic Party, forwarded it to their list. Full e-mail after the jump.
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