Bond Package Passes
The bond issue has made it past the Senate and House. LD 1826 passed the Senate with a vote of 31-4 and the House with a vote of 102-44. The bond did not move through without some cuts however. The … Continue reading
The bond issue has made it past the Senate and House. LD 1826 passed the Senate with a vote of 31-4 and the House with a vote of 102-44. The bond did not move through without some cuts however. The … Continue reading
Less than a week after Steve Abbott’s first television ad, and a few after his own first spot, Bruce Poliquin is back with another spot. Poliquin filmed the ad, titled “Empty Factory”, in the former Hathaway Shirt Factory in Waterville. … Continue reading
When many people – including Bruce Poliquin – see an empty factory, it seems they get depressed. Depressed people pensively look into the distance, touch a wall, and convey a sense of remorse and sadness. At least, that is what … Continue reading
Over the past few days, the curious story of a Republican Governor’s Association tracker has unfolded. Eliot Cutler called out “Lauren the tracker” at an event on March 30th. A little over a week later on April 7th, Cutler announced … Continue reading
Over the past few days, the curious story of a Republican Governor’s Association tracker has unfolded. Eliot Cutler called out “Lauren the tracker” at an event on March 30th. A little over a week later on April 7th, Cutler announced … Continue reading
2010 is widely expected to be a bonanza for political spending, especially by national organizations, corporate entities and the usual suspects of out of state interests trying to have an effect on the political process. This roaring fire of political … Continue reading
Today, the Eliot Cutler campaign issued a statement attacking the Republican Governor’s Association for employing what is known as a “tracker” to follow him around and tape his public appearances. In very strongly worded language (“stalk”, and “objectionable” made an … Continue reading
Today, Matt Gagnon of Pine Tree Politics called in to Drive Time Bangor to talk about the KFC Double Down sandwich, gubernatorial candidate TV advertisements, and President Obama’s first pitch on opening day. Every Wednesday, Matt talks to Ben and … Continue reading