Some new endorsements for two gubernatorial candidates were announced today as Maine’s candidates for the Blaine House head down the home (but frenzied) stretch to the June 8th primary. Republican Steve Abbott’s campaign got some major juice, his campaign announced, from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has began running television ‘voter education’ ads in […]

The Maine State Chamber of Commerce has changed its position on the tax reform referendum facing voters on June 8, recently voting “overwhelmingly” to support the new law and oppose its repeal in the upcoming referendum, according to a press release. The release was issued by the political action committee supporting the No on 1 […]

Both of Maine’s U.S. senators have put out initial statements on President Obama’s latest selection for the U.S. Supreme Court. Both voted to approve Elena Kagan, the president’s pick, for the position of U.S. Solicitor General, but neither offers an endorsement of her for the top court at this point. The solicitor general is the […]

Jesse Connolly left his position as chief of staff for House Speaker Hannah Pingree last week to start his own political consulting firm. Connolly’s last day was April 28 and his position will remain unfilled until the next legislative session begins. Pingree is termed out of the Maine House. Connolly most recently served as the […]

Rosa Scarcelli, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, has posted a video on YouTube of a local woman endorsing her campaign. The video, which is about three-and-a-half minutes long, features Auburn-resident Andrea DeFilipp. Her daughter, Linda Sherwood, is a Scarcelli volunteer field organizer for Androscoggin County, according to a press release. “We think (DeFilipp’s) heartfelt enthusiasm for […]

The Maine Republican State Convention is being held in Portland this weekend, with the majority of festivities falling on Friday and Saturday and taking place at the Portland Expo. Here’s a quick look at the schedule. Friday, May 7 10:20 a.m. – Presentation of 2010 state Senate candidates 10:40 a.m. – Video message from U.S. […]

What you should know First, let’s cut through some of the spin: Initial fundraising success found by some of the political newcomers has slowed, according to the more recent campaign finance reports that calculated contributions from Jan. 1 to April 20. Those receiving public funding are ahead of the rest in terms of cash on […]

Maine’s U.S. Sen. Susan Collins took over duties for an absent colleague as the top Republican on a subcommittee that grilled executives from Goldman Sachs on Tuesday, but she was less than impressed with their performance. “It’s troubling to me that the employees of Goldman kept evading what I thought was a pretty straight-forward question […]

Steve Abbott, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, said Monday he has raised nearly $300,000 during the most recent reporting period, which began Jan. 1 and ended April 20. Abbott’s campaign officially began Jan. 12. Abbott’s campaign has about $85,000 cash on hand, according to a release.