The former governor’s view of the world was shaped long before be ran for public office, and will likely continue to inform his choices.
September 2012
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King touts common sense, fairness
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — On Capitol Hill in the late winter of 1975, a young, idealistic Senate aide named Angus King had a political epiphany while studying a bill on behalf of his boss, Democratic Sen. Bill Hathaway. The bill, introduced by liberal lion Walter Mondale of Minnesota, was written in response to the drowning of […]
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Political Notebook: Republicans divided on where to put dollars
As the party looks to keep alive hopes of a U.S. Senate majority, two powerful senators are split over whether to support Missouri’s Todd Akin or Maine’s Charlie Summers.
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Truth Test: Democrats mostly right about impact of tax cuts
“Republican state lawmakers pushed hard for huge tax cuts for the rich during the past two years. If you’re a middle-class Mainer, you can expect to get back under $100. If you are among the top 1 percent, you can expect to get back more than $3,000.” – State Rep. Seth Berry, D-Bowdoinham, in a […]
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Washington Notebook: Snowe does a star turn on sitcom
WASHINGTON – In case you missed it … Maine’s soon-to-be retired senior senator, Olympia Snowe, finally had her 15 seconds (well, closer to 45 seconds) on a network sitcom. You can find a link to the clip involving Snowe here or a link to the full episode here. Snowe, a Republican, appeared alongside Democratic Sen. […]
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Negative ads land punches
Even though many people find them repugnant, attack ads can leave an impression, increase turnout and influence votes, experts say.
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Hawthorne helped write the book on political spin
Many layers can be found in the back story of how the novelist came to write about his Bowdoin classmate Franklin Pierce, considered one of the nation’s worst presidents.
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Shift in polls rocks Romney campaign
Obama’s momentum benefits from his rival ‘making the case against himself,’ a strategist says.
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New Augusta Goodwill store bigger, better-stocked
Bargain-hunters on a rainy Saturday took to the new Goodwill store at 5 Senator Way, off Western Avenue, between an under-construction branch of Bangor Savings Bank and Target.
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New numbers, old story in 2nd District Congressional race
Republican Kevin Raye’s campaign contends U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud is vulnerable this time around: Voter demographics in the 2nd District have shifted in Raye’s favor during the past decade. That may be true, but observers say it’s extremely difficult to unseat an incumbent congressman, especially one as popular as Michaud.