Last night, the United States Senate held a key procedural vote to begin consideration of Harry Reid’s healthcare reform bill, and both of Maine’s Senators voted against consideration of the bill. The final tally was directly along the party line, … Continue reading
Polls tell you a lot. They also give far too many people an overinflated sense of certain political trends. No matter where you turn today, you are likely to hear, “polls show that Maine people overwhelmingly feel…” followed by any … Continue reading
I love being right. Its so much fun. All eyes were on Olympia Snowe yesterday, as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced that the Senate plan would in fact include a public option – but would also allow an “opt-out” … Continue reading
The Washington Post is out with an article today – highly speculative and devoid of any real hard facts – that the Obama administration is lobbying Senator Susan Collins on the healthcare reform bill, and theorizes that Collins “could be … Continue reading
Last night, Senator Susan Collins appeared on Hardball with Chris Matthews to discuss healthcare reform. Right out of the gate, Matthews asked Senator Collins what would be required for her to support the reform bill – Collins pivoted and reiterated … Continue reading
This afternoon I posted an article, reporting that Senator Susan Collins opposed the Senate healthcare reform bill. This was in response to the Senator’s press release, which said that while she believes reform needed to happen, she felt the Baucus … Continue reading
“When history calls, history calls” – so says Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine. In a move that is sure to infuriate those on the right who already considered her a faux Republican all too interested in placating to the Democrats, … Continue reading
Prior to last Wednesday night’s Presidential address to a joint session of Congress, Senator Olympia Snowe reiterated her rejection of a “public option” in the healthcare reform bill. “I appreciate that President Obama shared many of the details of his … Continue reading
The email dings started around 10:00 pm, and continued throughout the night as folks throughout Maine sent me the latest report on CNN.com that quotes “sources” who claim, “President Obama and top aides have quietly stepped up talks with moderate … Continue reading
Glenn Thrush of Politico is reporting that the Obama Administration is in serious talks with Maine Senator Olympia Snowe on assigning a “trigger” mechanism to the idea of a public option, as a compromise to move forward the healthcare reform … Continue reading
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