One of the sidelight issues in the current campaign for governor has become Paul LePage’s belief, stated several times now, that the state should only receive back from the federal government an amount equal to what it contributes. That may be a noble thought, but it seems impractical and would likely deprive the state and […]
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New poll shows Mitchell and LePage in statistical dead-heat
The results from today’s Critical Insights poll are showing Democrat Libby Mitchell running even with GOP Paul LePage, a significant change from previous polls giving the Waterville mayor a double-digit lead. Also noteworthy are demographic crosstabs showing LePage polling strong in the 18- to 34-year old demographic, while Mitchell leads with Franco-American voters. For up-to-the-minute […]
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LePage: I’d tell Obama to go to hell
PORTLAND (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage told a group of fishermen at a GOP forum that he won’t be afraid to tell President Barack Obama to “go to hell.” LePage, a favorite of tea partiers, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he regretted the words he chose Sunday in the small coastal […]
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Gubernatorial candidate Kevin Scott’s driving history spotty
LEWISTON — A driving records check on the ballot candidates running for governor in Maine shows three of the five have fairly average driving records. But one — Kevin Scott of Andover — has been convicted of 35 motor vehicle violations and had his driving privilege suspended on 21 occasions, Maine Secretary of State Matt […]
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Mississippi governor to raise money for LePage
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is coming to Maine to raise money for Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage’s campaign. Barbour is to host a fundraising luncheon for LePage at DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland on Monday. Barbour is past chairman of the Republican National Committee and current chairman of the Republican Governors’ […]
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LePage’s wife gets tax order
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage says a formal notification that his family owes $1,400 in back taxes in Florida opens the door to resolving the matter. LePage acknowledges his wife Ann got a letter from a property appraiser in Volusia County, Fla., after she improperly received a permanent-resident tax credit […]
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Ethics agency questions organization attacking LePage
The national organization running ads attacking Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage has yet to register as a political action committee, prompting scrutiny by the agency overseeing state election laws. The Washington, D.C.-based Democratic Governors Association has been running television ads blasting LePage’s stance on energy and the environment, in addition to an Internet campaign spreading […]
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Maine governor campaigns spend $3M total
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — New finance reports filed with the state show that the five candidates for Maine governor have passed the $3 million mark in spending for their campaigns. Reports show strong fundraising by Republican Paul LePage, who collected nearly $400,000 between mid-July and mid-September, and independent Eliot Cutler, whose campaign took in nearly […]
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Ridiculous crusade against Lepage
The word “ridiculous” is thrown around a lot these days, but I can think of no other word to describe your front page headline article “LePage to return $191 to state,” along with the accompanying photo, that makes Paul look like a convicted murderer, ducking media while going into his sentencing hearing (Sept. 12). This […]
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LePage will represent the people
Finally, I have found a candidate who I can proudly support. In the past several elections I was forced to hold my nose and vote for candidates who were the lesser of two evils. Paul LePage is head and shoulders above the other candidates for governor. I strongly believe that his views on welfare, education, […]