Tornoe’s Toons: Baldacci’s Legacy
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Reading the Dem Primary Tea Leaves
Pine Tree Politics analyzed each GOP gubernatorial candidate’s chances of winning their party’s nomination. Matt Gagnon explored possible victory scenarios for the candidates as well as the likelihood of them occurring. In conjunction with Bruce Bourgoine of Dirigo Blue, we … Continue reading
Obama Visits Portland: Reactions from Michaud, Pingree, & Baldacci
Unless you live in a cave, or were stuck in Kingsbury Plantation, you know that President Obama was in Portland yesterday. The President gave a speech on the passage of health care reform to a crowd of thousands at the … Continue reading
Baldacci Provides Some Budget Relief
Due to what many are calling a “rosier” economic outlook, Governor Baldacci has released a proposal for a revised budget. Baldacci restored $78.7 million in cuts today. “From the beginning, I have been committed to presenting a fiscally responsible plan … Continue reading
Tornoe’s Toons: Baldacci’s Budget
Congratulations to Ben Goodman
Governor Baldacci released a list of nominees today to the UMaine System and Maine Community College Board of Trustees. One of the nominees might be familiar to our readers and Drive Time Bangor listeners. Governor Baldacci has nominated Ben Goodman … Continue reading
Casinos Yes and No
An initiative to allow a casino in Oxford county will appear on the ballot, if not approved by the legislature. State Matthew Dunlap announced today that he had verified petition signatures for the initiative. Lewiston residents will have a chance … Continue reading
National Polling Supports Tobacco Tax
When Steve Rowe came out in support of raising the tobacco tax, to cover revenue loss, not everyone was pleased. Matt Gagnon called the proposal a “very gimmicky” solution to the budget gap. A thread at As Maine Goes calls … Continue reading
Scarcelli Looking to Set the Democratic Tone
Taxes. It’s a word that strikes fear into the average citizen. No one should be surprised taxes are one of the top issues this election. Les Otten came out with an ad pledging not to raise taxes. Baldacci’s controversial budget … Continue reading
The Importance of Educating Maine
While every candidate running for governor has at least mentioned education, it remains, to some extent, a peripheral issue. The economy has trumped education, and most other issues, so far. You’ve probably heard the saying, “if you think education is … Continue reading
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