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brightOne said...

Smart to get on board while the gettin's good.

June 28, 2010 at 10:38 AM Report abuse

ModerateOne said...

We will see more from both parties. That's the downside of nominating extremists. Or whack jobs. Depending on where you stand.

June 28, 2010 at 10:39 AM Report abuse

Jonathan said...

HA! I love how liberals hide behind the name of "moderate"... The more the liberals divide themselves, the better this state will be.

June 28, 2010 at 10:46 AM Report abuse

BillyFiske said...

Has Mr. Damon been promised a position by Mr Cutler?

June 28, 2010 at 10:55 AM Report abuse

barrylincoln said...

dennis damon LOVES to see his name in the paper.

June 28, 2010 at 10:57 AM Report abuse

Biddy said...

I agree ModerateOne. There will be more from BOTH parties. That is a danger, yes, of nominating extremists but in this case it might very well get us the brightest and best suited candidate in the process. I'm thrilled we have a candidate with Cutler's experience and capabilities.

June 28, 2010 at 10:59 AM Report abuse

WhoME said...

I have read Mr. Cutlers Plan; there are no specifics, just a mission statement. This man plans to win by simply stating he is an Independent; well he is a liberal former democrat who un-enrolled. Why will he not detail specific actions he would take as Governor, his website only provides very general statements. If you want to be elected you should have to do more then simply be an un-enrolled voter.

June 28, 2010 at 11:10 AM Report abuse

Honestabe said...

@WhoME -- Cutler has 7 full issues pages on his website! He's got more substance than LePage and more fresh ideas than Libby. He is the choice for moderates and the choice for Maine!

June 28, 2010 at 11:14 AM Report abuse

JWR said...

Come November the only endorsements that will really matter will be that of the people/voters. These endorsements however do shed even more light on the big division and extreme views from all sides, with Cutler as the devils advocate. In the end we the people/voters I believe will do whats best for Maine and it's citizens and elect the only candidate for Governor who can truly claim, "I don't care about politics as usual"///Shawn Moody is that candidate..

June 28, 2010 at 11:16 AM Report abuse

HesterPrynne said...

My best friend is about as liberal as one can get, further left than I am, and she's backing Cutler. I'm not sure what to make of this. Is another Angus King brewing?

June 28, 2010 at 11:24 AM Report abuse

ValdezGreene said...

Cutler is a very smart, accomplished guy. I'd be ok with Libby winning and think she'd do a good job. I'm concerned about her age though and the impression of the "next Democrat in line" type of nominating in Maine. Anyway, I'll either vote for Cutler or Mitchell.

June 28, 2010 at 11:28 AM Report abuse

Marlin1894 said...

Get ready for Paul LePage as Governor! I love that Cutler and Libby Mitchell are fighting for the Center Left vote.

June 28, 2010 at 11:38 AM Report abuse

jake007 said...

so my posts don't even make it. Don'y say anything about cutler or the PPH will delete it..

June 28, 2010 at 11:39 AM Report abuse

rogerthat said...

Good. Let the Dems tear themselves apart fighting between two leftists.

June 28, 2010 at 11:41 AM Report abuse

jgetch said...

Cutler's vision for Maine is leftist, not centrist, inlcuding a state-owned energy utlity and a state-owned medical care financing bureaucracy. This is not the thoughtful center. This is lefty hogwash.

June 28, 2010 at 11:46 AM Report abuse

Gary said...

Unless you're happy with the direction Maine has been headed in over the past many years under democratic control, ( i.e., on welfare or otherwise feeding from the public trough), then Cutler or Mitchell aren't very good choices.

June 28, 2010 at 11:49 AM Report abuse

WhoME said...

"Honestabe said... @WhoME -- Cutler has 7 full issues pages on his website! He's got more substance than LePage and more fresh ideas than Libby. He is the choice for moderates and the choice for Maine! " His seven pages say absolutely nothing specific, just general BS. He lists no specific programs he cut, just goes on and on about commissions, one of which he will chair as governor. Just what we need is another commission.

June 28, 2010 at 12:06 PM Report abuse

ModerateOne said...

LePage will get the far right vote all to himself. How did that work out for Woodcock the last time around? And, the true liberal vote will go to Mitchell. The question is haw many true lefties are there honestly?

June 28, 2010 at 12:12 PM Report abuse

Biddy said...

Well the election is several months away and it is fun to speculate and try to guess what the voters are going to do in November. The facts though are the facts. Eliot Cutler's experiences surpass either Mitchell or LePage. I think it's noteworthy that the LePage supporters are knocking Cutler instead of promoting their own candidate. Perhaps it's because he is difficult to promote?

June 28, 2010 at 12:27 PM Report abuse

XPortlander said...

Seeing the Damon name as a backer cannot be a good sign for Cutler. Biidy wrong as usual, how was La Ker-MESS....? It's Biddeford what do you expect.

June 28, 2010 at 12:45 PM Report abuse

tenacity said...

of course biddy is happy that damon is in cutler's sack. he's one of those 6600 voters for cutler..lol

June 28, 2010 at 12:56 PM Report abuse

Dee said...

I am in full agreement.

June 28, 2010 at 1:10 PM Report abuse

xcalibur1066 said...

I think it's noteworthy that the LePage supporters are knocking Cutler instead of promoting their own candidate. ************** You mean like Obama supporters still knock Mr. Bish? hahaha Poor Poor biddy, can't even remember his/her own posts. hahaha

June 28, 2010 at 1:14 PM Report abuse

sierra-tango said...

Cutler hasn't even been elected yet and he's already working hard to promote the Maine brand and show the world that Maine has a lot to offer. What are LePage and Mitchell doing?

June 28, 2010 at 1:17 PM Report abuse

Pablo said...

Hey, come on people you'd be mad too if you sat at home all the time doing nothing while the state paid for food, rent, and utilities and then on day comes along this LePage guy who stops your handouts and forces you to actually do work. I can completely understand why the democrats are angry. Can't you?

June 28, 2010 at 1:19 PM Report abuse

Marlin1894 said...

"Eliot Cutler's experiences surpass either Mitchell or LePage." Surpasses Mitchell - yes but LePage no way! LePage is a sucessful businessman who brought himself up by his bootstraps - it's true the facts are evident.

June 28, 2010 at 1:19 PM Report abuse

chet said...

I know it is a long way to November, but I predict LePage will win by 4-5 percent. I also predict Levesque will beat worthless Michaud by the same margin. The people of Maine and every other State are fed up, and this November will show how much. Any good Conservative with the Tea Party backing will win in November.

June 28, 2010 at 2:05 PM Report abuse

Biddy said...

Marlin. LePage doesn't own Mardens. The Marden family does. He manages it. Being a successful businessman requires taking risks. I know. I've done it for 35 years. Not that I dishonor Mr. LePage's labor. By all accounts he's a good worker. He's just not a businessman. He's an employee. And part of the problems facing us today have their roots in the Bush administration. The world didn't begin the day Obama took office Xcalibur. Or maybe you can't remember past that point. An awful lot of Conservatards here who are full of themselves. I'd wager few of them have ever done a day's work outside an air conditioned office or got their hands dirty.

June 28, 2010 at 2:08 PM Report abuse

chet said...

Mitt Romney just endorsed Paul LePage for Governor, Jason Levesque Dist. 2 Congressman, and Dean Scontras Dist. 1. Now I hope Obama endorses Mitchell, Michaud, and Pingree.

June 28, 2010 at 2:15 PM Report abuse

common_cents said...

Mr. Cutler's clothes have just fallen off. Nothing like a good ole fashioned split in a political party to elect LePage in a landslide vote....Are the gloves off and the claws out; or will Libby drop out? Who will Angus endorse? Will these endorsements be a LITMUS test for who's a real Democrat and who isn't? ......what fun!!!

June 28, 2010 at 2:18 PM Report abuse

Biddy said...

I'd wager though that LePage is far more intelligent then the level of supporters he has attracted here and other places I've witnessed. He seems to have attracted the dregs of the Republican party to his column. Not a very good reccommendation for a person seeking to lead a state. I've seen this scenario take place before at the local level. And it was years before that community could repair the damage from the negativity that type of people attracted.

June 28, 2010 at 2:20 PM Report abuse

Biddy said...

common. The moderate Republicans supporting Cutler are apt to be a lot more low key. Why? Because if LePage loses there'll be a battle for leadership of the Republican Party in Maine and they won't want to be seen as disloyal. The Republicans in Maine are living a lot more on the edge than the Democrats are.

June 28, 2010 at 2:25 PM Report abuse

common_cents said...

BIDDY..New Jersey's LIB DEM elitists said the same thing about Governor CHRISTY...what we're seeing in Maine is the same sea change that is occurring all around the U.S. ...'dregs'...we'll be running the state soon, and keeping an enemies list like Obama....hahah.

June 28, 2010 at 2:25 PM Report abuse

chet said...

Biddy; Could you please elaborate on what you are saying. What community was damaged by the negativity of electing a Conservative? I would like to know.

June 28, 2010 at 2:30 PM Report abuse

common_cents said...

BIDDY....one insider I know well, informs me there is jockeying for key positions, i.e. Education Commissioner, DOT head. RINO's are being isolated and party whips will be given more control over them after the election. Smart money and people are moving into the LePage camp in a big way.

June 28, 2010 at 2:34 PM Report abuse

HesterPrynne said...

I'm am seriously concerned about Cutler splitting the progressive vote. If it hadn't been for Ralph Nader we wouldn't have had Bush. This could have very serious consequences. Cutler is liberal, there is no question about that. If he actually stands a chance of beating Libby, then great. But if he just takes away votes and neither wins, this state is in for a nasty awakening.

June 28, 2010 at 2:34 PM Report abuse

chet said...

If Obama and his henchman could not stop Christy in New Jersey, they will not stop LePage.

June 28, 2010 at 2:35 PM Report abuse

chet said...

Progressive Communist, same thing.

June 28, 2010 at 2:40 PM Report abuse

Retiree said...

This Independent must be a Democrat in disquise.

June 28, 2010 at 3:09 PM Report abuse

wingnut said...

Hey Libby! The ship is sinking..no sense in re-arranging the deck chairs now..jump!

June 28, 2010 at 3:25 PM Report abuse

ModerateOne said...

Suppose that you are a Democrat, or lean that way, but honestly don't believe that government has the solution to all problems. Libby Mitchell seems to think government is the answer to almost every question. She is really tough for nearly all but the far left to swallow. Where do you go? On the other hand, suppose that you do believe that most problems are better addressed in the private sector, but you cannot embrace LePage because of his stance on creationism, tax dollars funding religious schools, and abortion. Where do you go? I talk to lots of people on both sides having this internal struggle. I believe that the three independents will be strongly considered by many who normally vote with one party or the other.

June 28, 2010 at 3:25 PM Report abuse

jake007 said...

HesterPrynne...you are correct,just like if we didn't have Ross Perot and his ego and distain for Bush,Pres Bush(sr) would have had two terms.Perot had no chance and only ran to screw Bush.

June 28, 2010 at 3:30 PM Report abuse

pphreader said...

yeah,CC you,LePage and Sarah Palin will rule the world.You sure you're not smoking that wacky tobaccy?

June 28, 2010 at 3:41 PM Report abuse

Josey+Wales said...

Cutler - a democrat in independant clothing.

June 28, 2010 at 4:09 PM Report abuse

Josey+Wales said...

HesterPrynne, are you saying that this state is in such great shape that we should continue down the same road with the same people??? Just askin'

June 28, 2010 at 4:13 PM Report abuse

JWR said...

HesterPrynne said... "this state is in for a nasty awakening" /// You better believe it is ! Even with a split though, Libby will still crush LePage. No moderate and intelligent Republican will vote for him. The problem with Cutler is he over shadows the best candidate by far in the field, that being Shawn Moody. So in actuality the split occurs between Libby and Cutler with the moderate Republican vote going to Cutler. And quite frankly Cutler is about as valid as a Ross Perot or a Ralf Nader, meaning none of them are worth a plug nickel. It will be interesting to see if Cutler turns out to be the bitter and obstructionist like Nader became. We know already that LePage is a whack job like Perot. (Perot thinking the CIA was out to kill his daughter)

June 28, 2010 at 4:26 PM Report abuse

VHJ1Q29uc2Vydg%3D%3D said...

Biddy said... "I'd wager though that LePage is far more intelligent then the level of supporters he has attracted" . . . . . . Having listened to him debate and having read his position statements, I'll take that wager.

June 28, 2010 at 4:26 PM Report abuse

chet said...

JWR; You got something wrong. Only a handful of Republicans will vote for Cutler. True Republicans will not waist there vote this year. Where you might get a few is with Independents, but it will not be enough to stop LePage, he will win with a landslide. GO LePage in Nov. Mitchell has done nothing for this State, why would she start now?

June 28, 2010 at 4:35 PM Report abuse

JWR said...

chet,--Do yourself and Maine a favor and swallow your pride. The only viable candidate to move us out of the dark ages and the mire of grid lock is Shawn Moody. Make your vote count for something other then voting against a Liberal. Nothing will change with either a Cutler, a Mitchell or a LePage. So then it would be who is really the lesser of the those evils. If you mistakenly think that LePage has your best interest, you'll find the book of Revelations to your liking.

June 28, 2010 at 4:45 PM Report abuse

RickD said...

No surprise, especially when you consider the fact that Cutler is nothing more then a liberal Democrat masquerading as an Independent.

June 28, 2010 at 4:54 PM Report abuse

chet said...

JWR; A person may not be a practitioner of a religion, but why would use blasphemy against Christianity? Why would you take the chance? Why do most liberals bash Christianity? Why? Why? Why?

June 28, 2010 at 4:59 PM Report abuse

JWR said...

chet,--(I'm a Christian) How else would I truly know who the anti-Christ is..

June 28, 2010 at 5:06 PM Report abuse

Routone said...

Like all Republicans, LePage believes that the best way to "grow" the economy is to give tax cuts to companies that ship jobs overseas (as long as they give generously to the GOP), build schools in Iraq at American taxpayer expense, cut jobless benefits, prop up insurance companies driving American citizens to the poor house, and expecially CREATE A SEA OF RED INK WITH TAX CUTS ... which as Bush and all other Republican "tax cuts" prove, are actually whopping TAX INCREASES! Republican: Tax increases through tax cuts!

June 28, 2010 at 5:15 PM Report abuse

Routone said...

Hey Wingnut, If the ship is sinking then the Republian rats below deck will be sleeping with the fishes.

June 28, 2010 at 5:18 PM Report abuse

jake007 said...

Snyder has a better chance of building his new arena in Westbrook then Cutler has of winning. It will be either Libby or LePage I believe. Either way,yet another less then 40% voter approval gov.

June 28, 2010 at 5:19 PM Report abuse

Routone said...

Marlin, Give it up. LePig didn't "accomplish" anything but getting himself elected to be Mayor of a small Maine city that doesn't even let its Mayor put together the budget. He is a junk store manager. Unless stocking shelves and bullying underpaid, learning disabled clerks is what the Governor of Maine does, then give it up with your wingnut fantasies about LePig. Just admit that you don't have a clue about issues and you're just latching on to this guy because he suits your right wingnut fantasies. Republican: We're children!

June 28, 2010 at 5:23 PM Report abuse

Routone said...

JWR, You're a fruitcake, not a "Christian." Smear some whipped cream on your head and we have dessert! Republican: We're nuggin futs!

June 28, 2010 at 5:25 PM Report abuse

Routone said...

Hester, You raise a good point about splitting the vote. I may vote for Cutler. I was fine with every Democratic nominee EXCEPT Mitchell. She's too old. She's precisely what isn't needed. Plus, she's actually very selfish for putting the Democratic party in this position. I am telling myself that if I vote for Cutler and Lepage wins, he'll be so horrible that like with "Jock," Maine voters will be reminded exactly why it's good to keep Republicans out of office and they'll not see the Blaine House for 20 years.

June 28, 2010 at 5:32 PM Report abuse

Biddy said...

Maine definitely is not a conservative state. Every voting pattern one can examine shows that it is a centrist-liberal state that is supportive of progressive social issues and ideas and tends to spend on government. Voters are independent and don't like gimmicks like the beverage tax or the tax reform that was proposed yet they approved all the bond issues and many local bond issues. Even in a terrible economy. LePage has little chance to win. His supporters are the loudest, the most aggressive, and the most boorish. That doesn't translate into majority.

June 28, 2010 at 5:34 PM Report abuse

Biddy said...

Woodcock was a far more educated and experienced person. And look what happened to him. LePage hasn't been challenged one on one yet. When that happens this fall his softer support will fade.

June 28, 2010 at 5:41 PM Report abuse

Routone said...

Right on Biddy. Maine isn't red state Texas, thankfully.

June 28, 2010 at 5:42 PM Report abuse

tenacity said...

Biddy said... "Maine definitely is not a conservative state. Every voting pattern one can examine shows that it is a centrist-liberal state that is supportive of progressive social issues...." ..............................................................................hahahahahaahha.........the country is center-right so Maine may be center but I think you missed a 'VOTING PATTERN" called Prop 1 certainly a "progressive social issue" ....hahahhahha........this is hilarious ...................roflmao

June 28, 2010 at 5:44 PM Report abuse

mohonk said...

Cutler will get a lot more democrat support. After all, he really is one. I hope the good people of Maine don't get bamboozled this year.

June 28, 2010 at 5:46 PM Report abuse

chet said...

Obama wasn’t President when Woodcock ran, the economy wasn’t in a shambles, Democrats hated Bush, Democrats weren’t spending our great-grandchildren’s money, and we did not have the Tea Party. It was a different time back then. LePage will win!!!

June 28, 2010 at 5:49 PM Report abuse

HesterPrynne said...

Routone said... Hester, You raise a good point about splitting the vote. I may vote for Cutler. I was fine with every Democratic nominee EXCEPT Mitchell. _____________________________ Libby is 'old' in years [and that's a matter of opinion], but not in energy or thinking. She healthy, strong and hasn't begun to slow down yet. What is it about Libby that turns you off so badly?

June 28, 2010 at 6:10 PM Report abuse

SG9uZXN0YWJl said...

I'm glad to see Cutler getting support like this early on. He easily the most-qualified candidate in the race with business and government experience. I expect that we'll be seeing republican endorsements soon, as well. Cutler '10.

June 28, 2010 at 6:20 PM Report abuse

BillyFiske said...

"Biddy said... that type of people attracted" Elitism and condescending attitude at its best.

June 28, 2010 at 6:28 PM Report abuse

HesterPrynne said...

It sounds like LePage is anti-choice, anti-civil rights for the LGBT community, anti-education and anti-state or local benefits. mmmmm....I wonder if he still supports blacks and women having the right to vote or if he will rescind that as well. Great choice for the GOP. It's my impression he will gladly uphold the new Republican platform that states freedom OF religion and does not mean freedom FROM religion; supports the elimination of the Department of Education. Good job GOP.. Good job. If he's elected it won't be long before Maine hovers around the bottom of the pile, maybe behind Mississippi.

June 28, 2010 at 6:31 PM Report abuse

BillyFiske said...

"JWR said... HesterPrynne said... "this state is in for a nasty awakening" /// You better believe it is ! Even with a split though, Libby will still crush LePage. No moderate and intelligent Republican will vote for him." Elistism and condescension strikes again. Don't all of you supporting a return to a real balance budget and showing an interest in Paul Lepage love what some of those supporting the status quo think of you?

June 28, 2010 at 6:36 PM Report abuse

BillyFiske said...

"HesterPrynne said... It's my impression he(LePage) will gladly uphold the new Republican platform that states freedom OF religion and does not mean freedom FROM religion.." Where does the contitution state we have freedom from religion? You and your fellow members of your church have been on these posts and in the letters of the editors writing about the greatness of your church and that the members of your church are smarter and better educated. You mean I can get freedom from that? When that happens this country goes further down hill.

June 28, 2010 at 6:49 PM Report abuse

chet said...

Hester P: What exactly do you mean by freedom from religion? Do you need help? Are you held against your will in a Church basement? Did someone spray Holy Water on you, or shove a cross in your face? I don’t get it.

June 28, 2010 at 7:14 PM Report abuse

Josey+Wales said...

Hester - "What is it about Libby that turns you off so badly?" She is one of the reasons this state is in the fiscal mess that it is in. It was under her poor leadership in the house and senate. Wake up or just waddle up to the trough.

June 28, 2010 at 7:18 PM Report abuse

common_cents said...

JWR suffers from P.M.S.......setting up Moody as a viable candidate to suck votes from LePage is a political strategy that unfortunately was delegated to the ilk of JWR to promote...ain't working kid!

June 28, 2010 at 7:21 PM Report abuse

JWR said...

Routone,--As a 'super Jew', that'a a Jew who believes in the Christ. I could be very wrong about LePage. And one would think a Jew would stick with a Jew like Cutler. Problem is, Jews have a great ability to understand each other. You see I'm a Jew who can ride the wagon of civil rights, and not just lip service from a privilege background who rides on the popularity of a holocaust as if that would give a Jew anymore legitimacy as those foolish enough to vote for a Cutler or a LePage.

June 28, 2010 at 7:23 PM Report abuse

MoonbatNot said...

Rosa Scarcelli was the only D with a chance this year. The race will see the the minority win as the majority splits. If you loved Jimmy Carter, you will love Eliot Cutler. Now where the heck is my canoe oar so I can kill that killer rabbit!

June 28, 2010 at 7:29 PM Report abuse

JWR said...

MoonbatNot,--Careful, most know that I love Jimmy Carter...

June 28, 2010 at 7:32 PM Report abuse

common_cents said...

thoughtless commentary..must be the weather: Maine definitely is not a conservative state. Based on the vote for 1 and the primary turnout for Republicans, THE VOTING FACTS clearly indicate a massive turn towards conservative, centrist positions on both fiscal and social issues> Problem is, Jews have a great ability to understand each other. And everyone in the Knesset agrees with each other?; or the maxim that if you put 5 Jews in a meeting you'll have 13 opinions isn't true?

June 28, 2010 at 7:32 PM Report abuse

common_cents said...

...and then there were all the JEWS who trusted BERNIE MADOFF...understanding is one thing; critical judgment is quite another.

June 28, 2010 at 7:35 PM Report abuse

JWR said...

common_cents,--You see what I mean ? Thankfully I'm a poor Jew. (surprise I know) But if you got even an ounce of common sense you don't go with LePage either. I think you know Shawn Moody is 'the candidate', and you don't even have to tell the rest of them you voted for him. No one ever has to know, but you'll sleep better at night knowing your vote counted for more then just politics as usual.

June 28, 2010 at 7:44 PM Report abuse

BillyFiske said...

"Thankfully I'm a poor Jew." Why would anyone be thankful they are poor?

June 28, 2010 at 8:30 PM Report abuse

VHJ1Q29uc2Vydg%3D%3D said...

JWR said... As a 'super Jew', that'a a Jew who believes in the Christ. I could be very wrong " __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I once got superjue between my fingers while repairing a botched bris. Christ it hurt trying to get unstuck!

June 28, 2010 at 8:40 PM Report abuse

David said...

Why doesn't it surprise that an out of touch apparatchik voted consistently on the side of organized labor? What an idiot.

June 28, 2010 at 9:03 PM Report abuse

ThistleDew said...

Biddy, Your post at 2:20 makes it crystal clear who the person is who is "FULL OF THEMSELVES." You have grossly underestimated the people of Maine who really don't care what their party affiliation is. The people over 50 in this state know that there is a serious problem. We don't care that LePage may not be a clever speaker, we don't care that he's a little rough around the edges. He does possess the talent to turn this state around and we like that he is an honest hard worker. As one of the "dregs" that you mentioned, I noticed that you have picked up a supporter.... Congrats, Biddy... Routone agrees with you and so... you with him? You must be proud. If I were on your side, I'd listen to HesterP... "I'm seriously concerned about Cutler splitting the progressive vote." She and good 'ole SlyMe (now under a different post name) are considerable more intelligent than you. You are in denial; LePage will win. Care to wager?

June 28, 2010 at 10:14 PM Report abuse

ontherun said...

What this country needs is a George Wallace/Ollie North ticket in 2012!

June 28, 2010 at 11:14 PM Report abuse

VHJ1Q29uc2Vydg%3D%3D said...

ThistleDew said..."LePage will win. Care to wager?" - - - - - - - - - - - - In memory of good `ole SlyME, I'll take that bet.

June 29, 2010 at 12:31 AM Report abuse

JWR said...

ontherun said... "What this country needs is a George Wallace/Ollie North ticket in 2012!" /// Wallace I would trust. (especially after his tearful apology) North, it might as well be him and Palin. "The fall guy and the phony". In Maine we got LePage. (some choice) Libby keeps the teachers happy and Cutler corners the green market. (some choices) But there is light at the end of the dark decadence displayed on this thread. No special interest, just someone who really cares about Maine and it's people. //-Shawn Moody-// No hype of this and that, straight forward, "We've Tried It Their Way It's Time We Try It Our Way"

June 29, 2010 at 5:56 AM Report abuse

workingclass said...

Goooooo LePage!!

June 29, 2010 at 6:49 AM Report abuse

JWR said...

workingclass, no more after LePage. (unless you move)

June 29, 2010 at 6:54 AM Report abuse

SG9uZXN0YWJl said...

The interesting thing to note is that both of these senators are term-limited. They can afford to make the right decision for Maine -- they aren't beholden to their party interests anymore. It's clear that Cutler is the choice.

June 29, 2010 at 9:06 AM Report abuse

trisailer said...

I would never underestimate the people of Maine to shoot themselves in the foot. I have made the mistake of throwing my vote away a couple of times on independents and will not make that mistake again. It might be nice to imagine that some unknown will come along and fix what I beleve is broken but what I beleve and what other Mainers beleve are clearly two different things. I intend to vote democrat from here on out even if it is only to prevent another repug from getting elected. I'm looking forward to this election for it's entertainment value.

June 29, 2010 at 10:09 AM Report abuse

backwrdstate said...

Which candidate will work to cut the size of the Maine legislature in half? Which candidate will work to build an east-west highway in western Maine to support economic development in the region? Which candidate will rationalize our welfare system so that we don't end up being a destination for losers from other States?Which candidate will revamp our archaic school board system and consolidate education to reduce costs, improve efficiency and results? Which candidate will drive consolidation of the municipalities in and around Portland to help rid us of redundant, conflicting and ultimately wastefull overadministration? Enough babble about leadership, who will stand up and state their precise objectives clearly? Not dogma, not generalities, actual tangible goals. That's who I'll support.

June 29, 2010 at 10:23 AM Report abuse

beerman said...

whats the difference between Cutler and Mitchell......they are both Liberals. Cutler just happens to be running as an independent.

June 29, 2010 at 11:07 AM Report abuse

MainelyJack said...

Gee, it's only June and they are seranading Libby with "thepart's over" already. For her it is. We will see if Cutler can buy an election.

June 29, 2010 at 4:20 PM Report abuse