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The kerfuffle between the Maine Republican Party and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins over her vote to convict former President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan
Lines are being drawn in the next election for Maine governor
No other Republicans are stepping forward as former two-term Gov. Paul Lepage lobs shots at Democratic incumbent Janet Mills.
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The next election for governor in Maine is still nearly two years away, but the race is already taking shape as contenders and their supporters begin winding up their campaigns.
Neither has formally declared their candidacy yet, but all signs point to a match between incumbent Democrat Janet Mills and former Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
“The gears are turning,” said Brent Littlefield, a longtime political consultant to LePage.
The machinery behind Mills is also well in motion.
D.C. dysfunction is spreading north
So much for “Dirigo.” Instead of demonstrating how a legislative body can function well despite deep philosophical differences, it seems the Maine Legislature is striving to become Washington, D.C.’s mini-me.
The usual partisan huffing and puffing takes on a more ominous tone in the aftermath of the debacle at the U.S. Capitol, and draws out more dangerous rhetoric from the edges. Can’t we just get along? Disagree, sure, but get along?
Where is Mike Thibodeau when we need him? Thibodeau, you may remember, served in the state Senate for eight years (2010 to 2018) and was Senate president from 2014 to 2018. A Republican from Winterport, Thibodeau dared to be a level-headed, fair-minded leader, refusing to yield to petty partisanship. The reward for his effort was to be labeled a RINO and scorned by many in his party. He lost a primary bid for governor after he was termed out of the Senate.