Tag Archives: Maine

Moment of Derp

Posted on April 20, 2013 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

Why not end the week on a comedic note? Maine Governor Paul LePage brings us the latest news. The University of Maine, Presque Isle — anybody here been up there to see that damn windmill in the back yard? Guess … Continue reading →
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Protection From Who?

Posted on December 28, 2012 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

People going about their regular business in Portland, Maine were caught off guard yesterday when a man was seen strolling alongside them with a fully loaded assault rifle in hand. Portland police received more than 65 calls Monday reporting that … Continue reading →

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The IRS Isn’t Hitler. Yet.

Posted on July 12, 2012 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

Maine Governor Paul LePage has said and done some kooky things in the past, but this has me asking what the hell is wrong with this man? Standing by Brock’s side at the Sheraton in South Burlington, the Maine governor … Continue reading →

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Spot The Job Creator

Posted on February 19, 2012 at 7:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Kirk Anderson In other news, after a week of shenanigans in Maine, Mitt Romney has been declared the winner of the Republican caucus. Again. Ron Paul gained 83 votes and cut Romney’s margin of victory to 156 total … Continue reading →

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Never-Ending Derp in Maine

Posted on February 18, 2012 at 3:00 pm by JM Ashby

By now it’s been thoroughly established that the Maine Republican caucus, and the caucus environment in general, is a clusterfuck, but this particular bit of information is far too ridiculous to ignore. “We have worked diligently to contact town chairmen … Continue reading →

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Romney Didn’t Win Maine. Yet.

Posted on February 17, 2012 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

While Mitt Romney was originally declared the victor in the Maine Republican caucus, that ruling has now been reversed after state party officials decided to count precincts whose vote was delayed due to bad weather. The New York Times reports … Continue reading →

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Incoherence in Maine

Posted on February 14, 2012 at 6:45 pm by JM Ashby

An update on the Maine Republican caucus which the Ron Paul campaign is challenging the results of. It turns out the problem is more widespread than simply one county not having their votes counted because their vote was delayed. Pressure … Continue reading →

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Did Romney Win Maine or Didn’t He?

Posted on February 13, 2012 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

Could Ron Paul have been the true victor in Maine? That is the contention of the Ron Paul campaign who claims the outcome was altered by one county postponing their caucus due to bad weather. Mitt Romney’s squeaker victory in … Continue reading →

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The Canary in the Coalmine?

Posted on February 13, 2012 at 7:12 am by Bob Cesca

If you’re a Romney supporter, his Maine victory over the weekend probably wasn’t worth celebrating. Benen cites some history: Indeed, Romney won Maine four years ago with nearly 52% of the vote. This year, he won with less than 40% … Continue reading →

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Shocking Voter Turnout, Or A Lack Thereof

Posted on February 12, 2012 at 5:00 pm by JM Ashby

A quick note about the Maine Republican caucus. Maine is home to just over 250,000 registered Republicans, and approximately 5,500 turned out yesterday to vote for Romney, Paul, Santorum or Gingrich. That’s roughly 2 percent voter turnout. Mitt Romney narrowly … Continue reading →

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