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Maine Gov. Changes MLK Plans After Telling NAACP, 'Kiss My Butt'
By not in system - AOL NewsWATERVILLE, Maine -- Gov. Paul LePage changed his Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend plans and showed up at a breakfast honoring the slain civil rights leader Monday, days after he said critics of his decision to skip other events could "kiss my butt." He even joined some of the participants in an African dance. The Republican governor's appearance was organized in the days after he made the remark Friday, responding to a reporter's question about criticism he had received over his decision not to attend the state NAACP's annual King Day celebrations. He said at the time that he didn't ...
Maine's New Governor, Paul LePage, Tells NAACP to 'Kiss My Butt'
By Tom Kavanagh - Politics DailyMaine's new governor has been in office for less than two weeks, but he's already created a stir after telling the NAACP to "kiss my butt." Paul LePage, the state's first Republican governor in 16 years, made the remark last week after drawing criticism from the civil rights organization for saying he would not attend events commemorating Martin Luther King Day. "They are a special interest," he told the Portland's WCSH-TV. "End of story. And I'm not going to be held hostage by special interests. And if they want, they can look at my family picture. My son happens to be black, so they can ...
From the State Capitals: Governors Offer Inaugural Views
By Carla Baranauckas - Politics DailyThirty-seven governors are beginning new terms and taking the oath of office in December or January. Following are excerpts from their inaugural addresses. (Click on the name of the governor to see the full text of the address.) Idaho Gov. Butch Otter (R) Jan. 7, 2011 As I stand before you today, my thoughts are with the 70,000 Idahoans who are out of work -- many through no fault of their own. My message to them is that those of us in state government are more committed than ever to addressing the root of our economic woes by tapping into the enterprising spirit of our communities, our ...
How Old Is Paul LePage?
By Sabrina Buckwalter - Politics DailyPaul LePage, Republican mayor of Waterville, Maine, is running for governor of Maine against Libby Mitchell, the Democratic candidate and president of the state Senate. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about his life. How old is Paul LePage? LePage is 62 years old. When was Paul LePage born? LePage was born Oct. 9, 1948. Where was Paul LePage born? LePage was born in Lewiston, Maine. Who are Paul LePage's parents, and what do they do? LePage's parents were French-speaking ...
Latest Roundup of Polls for Key Senate and Governor Races
By Bruce Drake - Politics DailyOur Friday roundup of polls and key governor and Senate races updates California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. You can find all the details and links to the polls under the state headings below. Check back here for more updates throughout the day. Alaska POLLS FROM THURSDAY: A new poll by Hays Research of the Alaska Senate race doesn't plug in incumbent Lisa Murkowski by name, but "write-in candidate" -- which is how she's running after her defeat in the GOP primary -- leads the field with 34 ...
Latest Roundup of Polls for Governor and Senate Races
By Bruce Drake - Politics DailyHere's a roundup of polls from across the country on the Senate and gubernatorial races. Updated so far today are Florida, Maine, Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania. In the Main governor race, a Critical Insights poll has an independent candidate catching up to the Democratic nominee in a contest where the Republican is comfortably on top. Check back here for more updates throughout the day. Alaska POLLS RELEASED WEDNESDAY: Incumbent Lisa Murkowski is tied with Joe Miller, who beat her her for the GOP senate nomination, at 37 percent each with Democrat Scott McAdams at 23 percent, ...
How Old Is Libby Mitchell?
By Sabrina Buckwalter - Politics DailyLibby Mitchell, the Democratic state Senate president from Maine, is running for governor of Maine against tea party-courting Republican nominee Paul LePage, mayor of Waterville. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about her life. How old is Libby Mitchell? Mitchell is 70 years old. When was Libby Mitchell born? Libby Mitchell was born Elizabeth Anne Harrill on June 22, 1940. Where was Libby Mitchell born? Mitchell was born in Gaffney, S.C. Who are Libby Mitchell's parents and ...
Roundup of Senate and Governor Races in 14 States
By Bruce Drake - Politics DailyHere's a roundup of polls released Tuesday for Senate and governor races in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. California Democratic incumbent Barbara Boxer is leading Republican Carly Fiorina by 48 percent to 44 percent in the Senate race with 3 percent preferring some other candidate and 5 percent undecided. Last week, Boxer had led by one point. Ten percent of Boxer supporters say they could change their minds as do 8 percent of Fiorina backers. (Fox News/Pulse Opinion Research, ...
GOP's Paul LePage Leads Democrat Elizabeth Mitchell in Maine Governor Race
By Bruce Drake - Politics DailyRepublican Paul LePage holds a double-digit lead over Democrat Elizabeth Mitchell for the governor's seat in Maine being vacated by Democrat John Baldacci, according to a Critical Insights poll conducted Sept. 13 for Maine newspapers. LePage, mayor of Waterville and head of a discount store chain, leads Mitchell, a state senator, by 38 percent to 25 percent with 11 percent for independent Eliot Cutler, whose involvement in politics had mostly been with Democrats, and independent Shawn Moody, owner of a chain of auto body shops. Twenty-one percent are undecided. The margin of error is 4 ...
Maine Governor's Race Tests Tea Party Movement
By not in system - AOL News(June 12) -- One of the campaigns in which the Tea Party movement and conservative activists have reared their heads with initial success, and has not received the attention of some other similar races, is the contest for Maine governor in which Paul LePage, the mayor of Waterville and a former lumber and paper company executive, came out of nowhere to beat seven rivals for the GOP nomination. He swamped the closest contender by a 2-1 margin. ...
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