Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, says the GOP platform ‘seems designed to alienate a lot of moderate women.’
John Richardson
Portland Press Herald
John Richardson is the managing editor for the Portland Press Herald.
The pitfalls of polls: Summers campaign offers case in point
The numbers are piling up, but here’s the bottom line: Never judge an opinion poll by its cover. You’ve got to look inside.
Mercy Hospital sale could yield $1 million-plus in taxes
Steward’s purchase of a hospital in Brockton, Mass., has been a plus for that city, its mayor says.
King TV ad puts state chamber in tough spot
The attack ad spurs tension between the U.S. Chamber and state and local chambers who wished to stay neutral.
LePage’s secret plan
Surprising lawmakers, the governor says he plans to call back the Legislature before Election Day, but he won’t say why.
Pingree files financial disclosure form
It’s the 1st District representative’s first since marrying wealthy financier S. Donald Sussman in 2011 and includes details of their investments.
Dems push back on LePage’s proposed Medicaid cuts
They say not only are the cuts illegal, but Maine finished FY 2012 with a $20 million surplus, so the cuts are unnecessary.
Maine’s Senate candidates vie for edge on jobs issue
Angus King and Cynthia Dill push to retain fair-trade protections for Maine workers while Charlie Summers touts his free-enterprise philosophy.
U.S. Chamber campaigns for Summers in Maine
A Chamber official praises Senate candidate Charlie Summers and vows to “continue to hold Gov. King accountable for his record.”
King calls for continued tariff protection for Maine shoes
The U.S. Senate candidate plans visit to New Balance shoe factory in Skowhegan today to discuss U.S. trade policy.