a native Mainer, fiscally conservative but with a liberal leaning toward social issues. Interest include photography, music,gardening and cooking, enjoy sports,Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins and local sports programs on the High School and college level.
was there any reduction to Administration? The Head Start program is still receiving $45,000,000 in funding. Tax breaks for what millionaires? Despite fiscal hard times, LePage increased Education Funding $60,000,000, he's is all about supporting programs that put children first, not the administrators.
Gary, the "rich" in Maine under the Democrats' definition are citizens whose incomes range higher than $18,000 to be taxed in the highest bracket, yet deemed poor enough to be eligible for most Social Programs paid by the taxpayers. Go figure!
In my opinion, the Democrats are irresponsible for turning a Social Program intended to help the extreme poor, elderly and disabled,into a insurance program for all who apply. What other states offer to pay for working adults with no children? What other states pay for nineteen and twenty years old adults? Why should taxpayers in Maine be held liable for a program that offers benefits 60% more than the national average, while Federal funds have been cut way back ? We are still in debt to the hospitals for over $500,000,000, The budget will still cover Maine Care cost covering over 300,000 plus citizens, while eliminating 21,000. What was the Democrat's budget plan put into the hands of some members on the Appropriations Committee, with the insistence not to be made public? Why? I would assume it was full of tax hikes, which may seem very unpopular during a election year. We need politicians who will tackle the problems head first, make the hard decisions, without kicking the problems down the road for the next Legislature.We finally have one!
Frank, if it's only a few bucks, than why don't you pay for it ? it's YOUR FATHER, Take care of him. my 87 years old mother was embarrassed when she discovered that she was automatically placed on a social program without being notified that paid for her prescriptions, when she had purchased a insurance program years ago, that covered that.
I would strongly suggest that any reopening is dependent on all kitchen employees receive training in Food Handling, and be required to obtain a Serv -Safe Certificate. Than any renovations would have a requirement that the kitchen is on view to the public, that all food temps be documented on a hourly basis, all cold storage areas temps. be documented twice daily along with dish water temps. That food disposal areas, along with cooking and prep areas are sanitized. Than unannounced inspections in the furure
LePage has obviously put thought in opposing more borrowing by bonds, before getting our fiscal house in order by reducing spending and paying present obligations first. Despite paying over $200,000,000 to our hospital bill, we still owe close to $500,000,000! The argument that bonding leads to jobs is a fallacy, if that was true considering all the borrowing Maine has done, our unemployment rate should be near zero. It seems like every few years we borrow millions for infrastructure projects, yet it is still in horrible shape. Maine needs to free up some cash flow, get out of debt, and stop borrowing money that must be paid back with interest before we dig the hole any deeper.
Great question!, but my question is how will the results of a Feasibility Study paid by the private interests building the road be accepted by the public as honest and fair? The East-West road has been studied and supported by the past three administrations, but the financial cost in Public Funds to build it was simply unaffordable. At a time when some in Augusta are pushing for more borrowing to create jobs,due to low interest cost, and lack of work in the construction field. Why not invest the $300,000 we have on hand in Highway Funds, ,to pay for the study in order for the private sector to foot the billion or two needed to construct this road that would open up a direct route to Montreal and beyond, create hundreds of badly needed jobs in the construction field while adding 300 permanent jobs in order to maintain it. At the cost of one apartment unit contracted through Maine State Housing, in my opinion I say let's not place this chance on the back burner, but get to work on the details and get on with it. People need jobs
About time, during the Baldacci Administration, " when in doubt, just hand it out" was the phrase commonly used by friends of mine who are employed at DHHS, determining welfare benefits eligibility qualifications. It was common knowledge among some recipients who knew how to work the system, that a simple phone call to the Governor's office was all it took to overturn a denial decision into a decision granting them benefits regardless if they were eligible or not. Finally, a administration who places a higher level of accountability in regards to where taxpayers money is going.
If all spending is above board, and accountable. than why is McCormick so upset and defiant when it comes to granting powers to the board of Directors, and opening up the records to a oversight committee? That's the reason directors are put in place.
I am positive myself and most Mainers would love to tap into the wind as a source of inexpensive power. The trouble is, that at this time, the technology for wind power is very expensive. We now pay 40% higher energy cost than the national average to supply Maine homes and businesses. this initiative will remove more money from family budgets,while adding to the burden of attracting business to Maine. Personally, I feel that one should have the freedom of choice for their source of energy, not a government mandate making them pay a higher cost to satisfy a group of Special Interest.
could it possible that McCormick received a call reporting that Micky Mouse and Pluto have been evicted from the kingdom,and are looking for affordable housing?
I am sure that the scare tactics used by Rotundo and Craven, that Governor LePage's proposal to "throw the elderly into the streets" is in part the reason behind the amount of calls and e-mails they are receiving from scared constituents. The Governor by law must present a balanced budget, LePage made his proposal, knowing that it is up to the Legislature to make changes and offer counter proposals as they see fit. Except for making partisan attacks against the administration, where are the solutions offered by either Rotundo or Craven to address the budget shortfall ? It is time to place the politics aside in Augusta and Washington and put a concerted effort to solve our state and national problems.
I would bet that Rep. Rotundo solution is to go back to not paying hospitals and health providers, raising taxes while adding more debt with increased borrowing from Peter to pay Paul The problem is black and white, the FEDERAL SHARE IS REDUCED,$100,000,000 in CUTS MUST BE MADE TO BALANCE THE BUDGET! THE STATE HAS NO MONEY. 80% of revenue is spent on Education and Welfare, so I would suggest that instead of wasting energy, sending groups of people in funny shirts to Augusta protestesting what must be done, that Marg Rotundo do her job, make the tough decisions the people expect her to make, help change Maine from a Welfare state to a state that can pay the bills without adding to the burden our children will have to pay for. Mainers simply cannot afford to pay for everything for everybody.
biomass has nothing to do with solar or wind power, LePage is a strong supporter of converting waste from wood products as a energy source. he supports all energy sources which would LOWER THE COST on Mainers, unfortunately, Wind and solar are years away from accomplishing this. for example it is calculated that it would require the construction of 20,000 industrial wind turbines to meet the present energy requirements of our state, at a cost of $100,000,000,000. LePage is pushing for natural gas, to help meet our needs, while giving time for alternative sources to become cost effective
I feel the mayor is simply attacking the governor due to his own shortcomings in attracting business to the Lewiston area. His frustration should have been directed toward the anti-business environment established over a thirty year period by his own party, the Democrats in Augusta. Hopefully, Gilbert didn't place all his fish in the casino barrel, and should now get to work attracting other sources of employers creating jobs. I did vote yes on all casino questions.
I also have many friends who regretted that they voted early for Cutler, than after hearing about LePage being cleared of any tax violations wished they have voted for LePage. So whose to say that Cutler would have netted a large enough swing in numbers?
Honeeybee,, you state in your personel page, " That if I was to call someone stupid or idiot or infantile brain or swear, or call names and degrade them. that would make me look that way.... right?" Yes you are right, thanks for pointing that out!!
"she's the only candidate who has lowered taxes, and cut governmeent spending"?? In just the past few years it took two referendum vote from Mainers to reject the tax increases she passed on to them in the middle of the night! Cut government spending, where? Maine is $12,000,000,000 in debt, and she wants to borrow more! Balanced the budget? Good thing that's a Constitutional requirement, unfortunately it's easy to do when you don't pay the bills, for example, the $56,000,000 owed to CMMC, who responded with reduced services and layoffs. Mardens and Walmart, I know State of Maine employees who are on Mainecare, Mitchells refusal to allow Mainers the freedom to purchase less expensive health insurance, offering many options from another state is one large reason that Maine leads the country as a percentage of MediCare recipients. Send Mitchell to the retirement home, she has done enough damage to our State
This is exactly what LePage means when he says "we will turn dollars into elastics" eliminating the waste of tax dollars on programs that are redundent, don't work, or too costly. stretching the tax dollar to get the most bang out of it. freeing up money to be able to fully fund essential programs that Mainers depend on. I have been employed at a State facility in Augusta for five years, i have witnesed the waste that LePage is talking about. With a caseload double the national average, State Eligibility Specialists and their managers are overwhelmed by a system thats has to deal with two seperate levels of benefits, State and Federal, changing all the time, a computer system that fails to even handle the basic information required, and a low moral issue that results in a high turnover rate. We need a person who has the experience dealing with running a effecient business, not a career Politician/Lawyer, or a Washington insider/lobbyist/lawyer. LePage is clearly the one in this requirement.
wrong, wrong,wrong, stop with the scare tactics already, LePage has stated repeatedly, that in order to accomplish Legislation to help Maine get it's act together, we must all MOVE TOWARD THE CENTER, REMOVE THE FRINGE ELEMENTS, THE SPECIAL INTERESTS and PASS MEANINGFUL LEGISLATION TO HELP MAINE PEOPLE. WAKE UP!!
Who would want a endorsement from " Internet"Angus? Despite the fact that Maine revenue during the King years, was at a record pace, King and his minions still manage to leave a $1,000,000,000 hole to fill when he left office. Now he soaking Mainers again, laying bare scenic mountain tops so he can gain financially pushing his companies expensive wind power. Windpower has a lot of potential in the future by placing it offshore where it will produce 60% more power than mountain top locations. King only cares about himself
hey rock, i can understand where your anger is coming from, I too am disgusted with politicians who support more debt,more borrowing, a bigger role for government taking more control of my life. eroding my freedoms, that is the impetus behind the so called teaParty movement, it's not a Republican,Democrat, Green or Independent movement, it's a movement of all people who have had enough of over spending, over taxing, and zero accountability toward the pepole who pay the bills. I don't care what party a politician is associated with, if they are part of what I believe is the wrong direction this country or state is going, than let's throw the bums out!!
according to the Maine Economic Research Institute,based on LIbby Mitchell's Legislative voting record, she received a weak rating supporting Maine's economic and job growth. She has constantly supported bills that increased taxes, applied government mandates that placed impediments to expand our economy, adding more jobs. Her idea if elected Governor, is to add a new State Agency, involving more paperwork, more regulations for a new company that is seeking a place to open or expand. Her anti-business sentiment is one reason why Maine recently fell from 41st to 50th, the last state in the country that offers economic and career opportunities. In my opinion, Libby Mitchell talking about growing Maine's economy, is akin to Bill Clinton speaking about the importance of fidelity in a marriage. Don't fall for the campaign rhetoric, vote for anybody but Mitchell
this bill LD1665, or the H1N1 bill submitted by Mitchell used the term "sick Day" quite broadly, it included appointments of family members seeking medical or legal advice, it included paid time off to take a family member to a Social Service office, it included employees that need time off to prepare or attend court proceedings. The employer could be sued for asking verification for a absence and other legal factors. I think Mitchell a lawyer working at her husbands Law firm, had a monetary consideration when introducing this bill, a lawyer's dream
As Maine continues decades of a economic downward spiral, that the actual U-6 unemployment rate is over 15 percent, the fact that Mainers have a debt, over $9,000,000,000 and a $1,000,000,000 shortfall next year despite paying one of the highest tax burdens in the country. The fact that Maine's proud tradition of being a state of independent, hard workers is now looked upon as a state whose population is now highly dependent on Welfare, and Government handouts. We have people who actually attack the one person, LePage, who has the record capable of turning this around. Libby Mitchell, according to The Maine Economic Research Institute, has one of the weakest legislative voting records supporting jobs and economic growth, on a scale between 10-100, Mitchell recieved a 22.5 She is a true believer that more, government,paid by a increase in taxes will turn Maine around, Mitchell's plan that by adding more bureacracy, a new State agency, is the way to attract businesses is dead wrong, Her statement that listed making life easier for Welfare recipients as a top priority, is a direct attack on the workers wallet. I'll take LePage, who places a priority with working Mainers, paying taxes, over a candidate whose only interest is to continue tax hikes to support a growing dependence of Welfare,and a belief that Maine can grow out of debt, by borrowing and spending more, digging the hole deeper for our children to pay for.
Mr.Nelson, are you actually voting for Libby Mitchell because she's a female? Does her record of introducing anti-business, job killing regulations, that even Democrats have shunned away from have any bearing on your vote? Does the fact that Libby Mitchell has voted for every increased tax bill proposed, and will push to expand government programs have any weight on your decision. I am thinking of my mom, my sisters, and my daughter when I will cast a vote to improve Maine's future, offering more employment opportunities for our chidren, reducing the hardships on our seniors, by placing Paul LePage in that office.
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was there any reduction to
was there any reduction to Administration? The Head Start program is still receiving $45,000,000 in funding. Tax breaks for what millionaires? Despite fiscal hard times, LePage increased Education Funding $60,000,000, he's is all about supporting programs that put children first, not the administrators.
Rich
Gary, the "rich" in Maine under the Democrats' definition are citizens whose incomes range higher than $18,000 to be taxed in the highest bracket, yet deemed poor enough to be eligible for most Social Programs paid by the taxpayers. Go figure!
Republicans "irresponsible"?
In my opinion, the Democrats are irresponsible for turning a Social Program intended to help the extreme poor, elderly and disabled,into a insurance program for all who apply. What other states offer to pay for working adults with no children? What other states pay for nineteen and twenty years old adults? Why should taxpayers in Maine be held liable for a program that offers benefits 60% more than the national average, while Federal funds have been cut way back ? We are still in debt to the hospitals for over $500,000,000, The budget will still cover Maine Care cost covering over 300,000 plus citizens, while eliminating 21,000. What was the Democrat's budget plan put into the hands of some members on the Appropriations Committee, with the insistence not to be made public? Why? I would assume it was full of tax hikes, which may seem very unpopular during a election year. We need politicians who will tackle the problems head first, make the hard decisions, without kicking the problems down the road for the next Legislature.We finally have one!
Frank, if it's only a few
Frank, if it's only a few bucks, than why don't you pay for it ? it's YOUR FATHER, Take care of him. my 87 years old mother was embarrassed when she discovered that she was automatically placed on a social program without being notified that paid for her prescriptions, when she had purchased a insurance program years ago, that covered that.
Food safety
I would strongly suggest that any reopening is dependent on all kitchen employees receive training in Food Handling, and be required to obtain a Serv -Safe Certificate. Than any renovations would have a requirement that the kitchen is on view to the public, that all food temps be documented on a hourly basis, all cold storage areas temps. be documented twice daily along with dish water temps. That food disposal areas, along with cooking and prep areas are sanitized. Than unannounced inspections in the furure
Maine needs to end the borrowing
LePage has obviously put thought in opposing more borrowing by bonds, before getting our fiscal house in order by reducing spending and paying present obligations first. Despite paying over $200,000,000 to our hospital bill, we still owe close to $500,000,000! The argument that bonding leads to jobs is a fallacy, if that was true considering all the borrowing Maine has done, our unemployment rate should be near zero. It seems like every few years we borrow millions for infrastructure projects, yet it is still in horrible shape. Maine needs to free up some cash flow, get out of debt, and stop borrowing money that must be paid back with interest before we dig the hole any deeper.
East -West Highway
Great question!, but my question is how will the results of a Feasibility Study paid by the private interests building the road be accepted by the public as honest and fair? The East-West road has been studied and supported by the past three administrations, but the financial cost in Public Funds to build it was simply unaffordable. At a time when some in Augusta are pushing for more borrowing to create jobs,due to low interest cost, and lack of work in the construction field. Why not invest the $300,000 we have on hand in Highway Funds, ,to pay for the study in order for the private sector to foot the billion or two needed to construct this road that would open up a direct route to Montreal and beyond, create hundreds of badly needed jobs in the construction field while adding 300 permanent jobs in order to maintain it. At the cost of one apartment unit contracted through Maine State Housing, in my opinion I say let's not place this chance on the back burner, but get to work on the details and get on with it. People need jobs
welfare fraud
About time, during the Baldacci Administration, " when in doubt, just hand it out" was the phrase commonly used by friends of mine who are employed at DHHS, determining welfare benefits eligibility qualifications. It was common knowledge among some recipients who knew how to work the system, that a simple phone call to the Governor's office was all it took to overturn a denial decision into a decision granting them benefits regardless if they were eligible or not. Finally, a administration who places a higher level of accountability in regards to where taxpayers money is going.
"conservative D"
I beg you, please name one conservative D in office today?
why not some oversight?
If all spending is above board, and accountable. than why is McCormick so upset and defiant when it comes to granting powers to the board of Directors, and opening up the records to a oversight committee? That's the reason directors are put in place.
government mandated energy supplier
I am positive myself and most Mainers would love to tap into the wind as a source of inexpensive power. The trouble is, that at this time, the technology for wind power is very expensive. We now pay 40% higher energy cost than the national average to supply Maine homes and businesses. this initiative will remove more money from family budgets,while adding to the burden of attracting business to Maine. Personally, I feel that one should have the freedom of choice for their source of energy, not a government mandate making them pay a higher cost to satisfy a group of Special Interest.
MSHA
could it possible that McCormick received a call reporting that Micky Mouse and Pluto have been evicted from the kingdom,and are looking for affordable housing?
balancing the budget
I am sure that the scare tactics used by Rotundo and Craven, that Governor LePage's proposal to "throw the elderly into the streets" is in part the reason behind the amount of calls and e-mails they are receiving from scared constituents. The Governor by law must present a balanced budget, LePage made his proposal, knowing that it is up to the Legislature to make changes and offer counter proposals as they see fit. Except for making partisan attacks against the administration, where are the solutions offered by either Rotundo or Craven to address the budget shortfall ? It is time to place the politics aside in Augusta and Washington and put a concerted effort to solve our state and national problems.
make the hard decisions
I would bet that Rep. Rotundo solution is to go back to not paying hospitals and health providers, raising taxes while adding more debt with increased borrowing from Peter to pay Paul The problem is black and white, the FEDERAL SHARE IS REDUCED,$100,000,000 in CUTS MUST BE MADE TO BALANCE THE BUDGET! THE STATE HAS NO MONEY. 80% of revenue is spent on Education and Welfare, so I would suggest that instead of wasting energy, sending groups of people in funny shirts to Augusta protestesting what must be done, that Marg Rotundo do her job, make the tough decisions the people expect her to make, help change Maine from a Welfare state to a state that can pay the bills without adding to the burden our children will have to pay for. Mainers simply cannot afford to pay for everything for everybody.
biomass has nothing to do
biomass has nothing to do with solar or wind power, LePage is a strong supporter of converting waste from wood products as a energy source. he supports all energy sources which would LOWER THE COST on Mainers, unfortunately, Wind and solar are years away from accomplishing this. for example it is calculated that it would require the construction of 20,000 industrial wind turbines to meet the present energy requirements of our state, at a cost of $100,000,000,000. LePage is pushing for natural gas, to help meet our needs, while giving time for alternative sources to become cost effective
casino rejected
I feel the mayor is simply attacking the governor due to his own shortcomings in attracting business to the Lewiston area. His frustration should have been directed toward the anti-business environment established over a thirty year period by his own party, the Democrats in Augusta. Hopefully, Gilbert didn't place all his fish in the casino barrel, and should now get to work attracting other sources of employers creating jobs. I did vote yes on all casino questions.
absentee votes for Cutler?
I also have many friends who regretted that they voted early for Cutler, than after hearing about LePage being cleared of any tax violations wished they have voted for LePage. So whose to say that Cutler would have netted a large enough swing in numbers?
queenhoneeybee,ru saying that you are a cracked whack?
Honeeybee,, you state in your personel page, " That if I was to call someone stupid or idiot or infantile brain or swear, or call names and degrade them. that would make me look that way.... right?" Yes you are right, thanks for pointing that out!!
"she's the only candidate who
"she's the only candidate who has lowered taxes, and cut governmeent spending"?? In just the past few years it took two referendum vote from Mainers to reject the tax increases she passed on to them in the middle of the night! Cut government spending, where? Maine is $12,000,000,000 in debt, and she wants to borrow more! Balanced the budget? Good thing that's a Constitutional requirement, unfortunately it's easy to do when you don't pay the bills, for example, the $56,000,000 owed to CMMC, who responded with reduced services and layoffs. Mardens and Walmart, I know State of Maine employees who are on Mainecare, Mitchells refusal to allow Mainers the freedom to purchase less expensive health insurance, offering many options from another state is one large reason that Maine leads the country as a percentage of MediCare recipients. Send Mitchell to the retirement home, she has done enough damage to our State
This is exactly what LePage
This is exactly what LePage means when he says "we will turn dollars into elastics" eliminating the waste of tax dollars on programs that are redundent, don't work, or too costly. stretching the tax dollar to get the most bang out of it. freeing up money to be able to fully fund essential programs that Mainers depend on. I have been employed at a State facility in Augusta for five years, i have witnesed the waste that LePage is talking about. With a caseload double the national average, State Eligibility Specialists and their managers are overwhelmed by a system thats has to deal with two seperate levels of benefits, State and Federal, changing all the time, a computer system that fails to even handle the basic information required, and a low moral issue that results in a high turnover rate. We need a person who has the experience dealing with running a effecient business, not a career Politician/Lawyer, or a Washington insider/lobbyist/lawyer. LePage is clearly the one in this requirement.
wrong, wrong,wrong, stop with
wrong, wrong,wrong, stop with the scare tactics already, LePage has stated repeatedly, that in order to accomplish Legislation to help Maine get it's act together, we must all MOVE TOWARD THE CENTER, REMOVE THE FRINGE ELEMENTS, THE SPECIAL INTERESTS and PASS MEANINGFUL LEGISLATION TO HELP MAINE PEOPLE. WAKE UP!!
who cares?
Who would want a endorsement from " Internet"Angus? Despite the fact that Maine revenue during the King years, was at a record pace, King and his minions still manage to leave a $1,000,000,000 hole to fill when he left office. Now he soaking Mainers again, laying bare scenic mountain tops so he can gain financially pushing his companies expensive wind power. Windpower has a lot of potential in the future by placing it offshore where it will produce 60% more power than mountain top locations. King only cares about himself
tea party?
hey rock, i can understand where your anger is coming from, I too am disgusted with politicians who support more debt,more borrowing, a bigger role for government taking more control of my life. eroding my freedoms, that is the impetus behind the so called teaParty movement, it's not a Republican,Democrat, Green or Independent movement, it's a movement of all people who have had enough of over spending, over taxing, and zero accountability toward the pepole who pay the bills. I don't care what party a politician is associated with, if they are part of what I believe is the wrong direction this country or state is going, than let's throw the bums out!!
Mitchell is very weak supporting business/jobs
according to the Maine Economic Research Institute,based on LIbby Mitchell's Legislative voting record, she received a weak rating supporting Maine's economic and job growth. She has constantly supported bills that increased taxes, applied government mandates that placed impediments to expand our economy, adding more jobs. Her idea if elected Governor, is to add a new State Agency, involving more paperwork, more regulations for a new company that is seeking a place to open or expand. Her anti-business sentiment is one reason why Maine recently fell from 41st to 50th, the last state in the country that offers economic and career opportunities. In my opinion, Libby Mitchell talking about growing Maine's economy, is akin to Bill Clinton speaking about the importance of fidelity in a marriage. Don't fall for the campaign rhetoric, vote for anybody but Mitchell
sick days
this bill LD1665, or the H1N1 bill submitted by Mitchell used the term "sick Day" quite broadly, it included appointments of family members seeking medical or legal advice, it included paid time off to take a family member to a Social Service office, it included employees that need time off to prepare or attend court proceedings. The employer could be sued for asking verification for a absence and other legal factors. I think Mitchell a lawyer working at her husbands Law firm, had a monetary consideration when introducing this bill, a lawyer's dream
ANYBODY but Big Spender MITCHELLL
As Maine continues decades of a economic downward spiral, that the actual U-6 unemployment rate is over 15 percent, the fact that Mainers have a debt, over $9,000,000,000 and a $1,000,000,000 shortfall next year despite paying one of the highest tax burdens in the country. The fact that Maine's proud tradition of being a state of independent, hard workers is now looked upon as a state whose population is now highly dependent on Welfare, and Government handouts. We have people who actually attack the one person, LePage, who has the record capable of turning this around. Libby Mitchell, according to The Maine Economic Research Institute, has one of the weakest legislative voting records supporting jobs and economic growth, on a scale between 10-100, Mitchell recieved a 22.5 She is a true believer that more, government,paid by a increase in taxes will turn Maine around, Mitchell's plan that by adding more bureacracy, a new State agency, is the way to attract businesses is dead wrong, Her statement that listed making life easier for Welfare recipients as a top priority, is a direct attack on the workers wallet. I'll take LePage, who places a priority with working Mainers, paying taxes, over a candidate whose only interest is to continue tax hikes to support a growing dependence of Welfare,and a belief that Maine can grow out of debt, by borrowing and spending more, digging the hole deeper for our children to pay for.
Mr.Nelson, are you actually
Mr.Nelson, are you actually voting for Libby Mitchell because she's a female? Does her record of introducing anti-business, job killing regulations, that even Democrats have shunned away from have any bearing on your vote? Does the fact that Libby Mitchell has voted for every increased tax bill proposed, and will push to expand government programs have any weight on your decision. I am thinking of my mom, my sisters, and my daughter when I will cast a vote to improve Maine's future, offering more employment opportunities for our chidren, reducing the hardships on our seniors, by placing Paul LePage in that office.