Speculation has already begun in the frenzy that was created after Senator Snowe announced she would not be seeking re-election to the United States Senate. What caused this? Who will run to replace her? Can anyone do it with the … Continue reading
In a message on the Maine Republican Party Facebook Page just minutes ago, Senator Snowe announced she would not be running for re-election in 2012. The press release is not up anywhere else that I can find, but not being … Continue reading
My son will turn five years old this month, and I have a problem. Kindergarten registration is next month, and I live on the wrong side of the road. I live on the west side of a major road in … Continue reading
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
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