By most objective analysis, we are headed for what is known in politics as a “wave” election. The concept shouldn’t be too unfamiliar to us, as we just experienced two successive wave years. In 2006, largely in response to voter … Continue reading
In response to a recent flap over the Chairman of the RNC appearing to oppose our presence in Afghanistan (something that was later clarified by the RNC), the Democratic National Committee released a statement, hammering the Chairman over what it perceived as his opposition to the President’s plan in that conflict. Continue reading
There’s good news and there’s bad news on the education front. Let’s start with the bad news. Continue reading
The Press Herald today reported on the new financial disclosure reports on the assets of members of Congress, noting the comparative wealth of Maine’s four person delegation: New financial disclosure reports show U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe continues to be the … Continue reading
Is Mike Michaud a little worried about Jason Levesque? I suppose when you read constant analysis that predicts a massive wave that could pick off upwards of 70 House seats for the Republicans, including a high number of “out of … Continue reading
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Congressional candidate Jason Levesque who is currently running against Congressman Mike Michaud in Maine’s 2nd District. He was in town, and stopped by the new digs over here, giving … 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
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
The popcorn’s popped. The TV is locked on CSPAN, or your favorite political yak channel. Today is the day. The health care reform bill will be decided. Representative Pingree has already made her intentions on health care known. Rep. Mike … Continue reading
Last October, I broke some news about candidate political giving. We saw who gave little, who gave much and who people gave to. This caused some trouble for Les Otten, who I pointed out gave money to multiple Democrats, and … Continue reading
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