Who Is The GOP Front-Runner?

For the past few days, the comment section of Pine Tree Politics has been engaging in a little back and forth about the question of who the GOP front runner is for the 2010 gubernatorial primary election. We have heard … Continue reading

Repeal School Consolidation NOW

Numbers don’t say much by themselves. People can take a set of numbers and tell a story. Those who want to keep the current school consolidation law want to tell you a story. They want to tell you consolidation is … Continue reading

Bruce Poliquin Launches "Accountability in Augusta" Tour

Today, Republican candidate for Governor Bruce Poliquin announced the start of a state-wide listening tour, with the stated aim of hearing from Mainers about “how to bring competent management to state government”. Dubbed, “The Accountability in Augusta” tour, Poliquin will … Continue reading

Steve Rowe And The Women

Former Senate President Beth Edmonds has released a statement asking for contributions to the Steven Rowe campaign. Beth Edmonds served four terms in the State Senate and was elected Senate President in 2003, making her the second woman to serve … Continue reading

Paul LePage Wins First PTP Primary Poll

In the first – admittedly unscientific – Pine Tree Politics gubernatorial primary poll, the newest entrant into the GOP primary, Paul LePage, emerged on top. The poll lasted five days – Monday through Friday of this week – and LePage … Continue reading