Dueling Statehouse Rallies

Those with concern over Governor Baldacci’s supplemental budget gathered in Augusta yesterday as the Appropriations Committee focused on Health and Human Services.   ”Not since state government shut down in the budget crisis of 1991 has the Hall of Flags been … Continue reading

Harry Reid: “It Was A Waste Of Time Dealing With Olympia Snowe”

Talking Points Memo reports today that embattled Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid went on a verbal offensive today against Maine Senator Olympia Snowe. They report that while talking about healthcare reform, Reid said that he believed Democratic leaders made a … Continue reading

Scarcelli Does the Clean Election Shuffle

Nine gubernatorial candidates have applied for Maine clean election funding. The Maine Green Independent Party opposed recent changes that made it harder for candidates to qualify for funding, criticizing Speaker Hannah Pingree for sponsoring the bill.  Now Rosa Scarcelli, a candidate … Continue reading

Les Otten Up With An Ad On Taxes

“High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” “High taxes…” … Continue reading