After a week in which John McCain received more criticism for his ties to top economic advisor Phil Gramm, who echoed Senator McCain's sentiments that America's economic problems were "psychological" by saying we are in a "mental recession," McCain is in Maine today, where his out of touch positions and attitude on the economy will be on full display. Today, McCain will raise campaign cash in Maine with former President George H.W. Bush and his wealthy friends (if McCain was really trying to erase his reputation as being out of touch with Americans and their economic concerns - he might have thought twice about appearing with the elder Bush who himself didn't understand the economy as president.) John McCain is not only taking help from the Bush family to raise money, he's calling for the continuation of the Bush-Republican economic policies that have been a disaster for America's families.
McCain has now announced that he will lift the federal moratorium on drilling exploration, even though -- in the past -- he opposed drilling off the coast of Florida, North Carolina, Oregon, and Maine. Via Think Progress, the Washington Post's Dana Milbank notes:
She's gaining a reputation for fearing accountability, but that isn't stopping VoteVets from launching this new ad campaign:
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Right out of college, many young adults are still trying to figure out what to do with their lives. But not John Baldacci. The always ambitious Baldacci was first elected to public office at the age of 23, when he...
There were a bunch of primary contests yesterday. Below are your newest Democratic nominees. Maine John Baldacci is the Democratic nominee for Governor of Maine. Jean Hay Bright is the Senate nominee. ME 01 TOM ALLEN ME 02 MICHAEL MICHAUD...
In primary elections across the country, Americans showed that they are excited and hungry for change. While Bush Republicans continue to offer more of the same failed policies and misplaced priorities, Democratic candidates around the country are offering strong leadership and real reforms that will put the government back to work for working families, instead of the special interests.
See pictures from events across the country and read what participants in the 50-State Canvass have to say in their own words.
One year ago today, Governor Dean was elected Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Since that day, priority number one has been building organization in each of the fifty states and multiple U.S. teritories. Over the course of the next...
Maine Democratic Governor Baldacci will gladly remain the lowest paid Governor in the country for the betterment of his state. Gov. John Baldacci issued a statement Tuesday saying he would veto any legislation that seeks to raise the governor's pay....
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today issued the following statement on the Maine voters’ rejection of the anti-civil rights ballot initiative.
What does Howard Dean and Jimi Hendrix have in common? They have both headlined at the Lewiston Armory. The Gov and I were in Maine last Saturday for the state party's annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner and over 500 people braved the cold and rain to attend the event.
After its founding of almost 8 years by Representative Barney Frank and other committed Democratic activists, the National Stonewall Democrats have built a solid foundation of national leadership, grassroots power, and most importantly the LGBT and allies' vote.
The radical right is on the attack again. This time they are trying to legalize discrimination against LGBT people in Maine through a referendum vote this November 8th. The effort to legalize discrimination is being led by Michael Heath and...
Democratic Governors across the nation have stepped up to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Learn how Maine Governor John Baldacci has responded below.
The New York Times looks at Roberts' record in the Reagan administration and finds that he was often more conservative than many of the conservative luminaries of the day.
The Maine Democratic Party is gearing up for their first annual Muskie Lobster Festival in Brunswick.
Maine Democratic Party 16 Winthrop Street Augusta, ME 04332 207-622-6233 207-622-2657 (fax) http://www.mainedems.org/ Chair: John Knutson Vice Chair: Marianne T. Stevens Executive Director: Arden Manning...
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