John Richardson

Portland Press Herald

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Published
April 22, 2012

Obama leads Romney in Maine fundraising

If campaign cash was votes — and there’s often a strong correlation between the two — the presidential race in Maine could be considered just about over.
Published
April 14, 2012

Round 2 for GOP hopefuls

AUGUSTA — Four Republican hopefuls for the U.S. Senate appealed to central Maine voters Friday, each saying he is the best candidate to reduce federal spending and borrowing.
Published
April 14, 2012

Ballooning size of government focus of debate

AUGUSTA — Four Republican hopefuls for the U.S. Senate appealed to central Maine voters Friday, each saying he is the best candidate to reduce federal spending and borrowing.
Published
April 13, 2012

GOP candidates for Senate focus on U.S. debt

Four of the six Republican hopefuls outline why they’re best suited to fill the seat being vacated by Sen. Olympia Snowe.
Published
April 8, 2012

Party-less voter trend nothing new for Maine

Voters in much of the country have been leaving the Democratic and Republican parties and joining the ranks of the unenrolled and independent. Not here, however. Maine voters have had a deep independent streak for decades. Other states may simply be catching up, experts say. An analysis of voter registration patterns shows just why Maine […]
Published
April 8, 2012

Maine voters cherish their independence

Voters in much of the country have been leaving the Democratic and Republican parties and joining the ranks of the unenrolled and independent.
Published
April 7, 2012

FIRST POLL HAS KING, OBAMA AHEAD

AUGUSTA — Former Gov. Angus King has a big lead early in Maine’s race for a U.S. Senate seat, and President Barack Obama has an edge among Maine voters over likely Republican nominee Mitt Romney, says a poll released Friday by the Maine People’s Resource Center.
Published
April 7, 2012

Governor signs ‘Violette’ bill

AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage signed a new pension forfeiture law Friday, saying Maine now has a stronger deterrent against corruption by public officials.
Published
April 7, 2012

King, Obama polling ahead of rivals

AUGUSTA — Former Gov. Angus King has a big lead early in Maine’s race for a U.S. Senate seat, and President Barack Obama has an edge among Maine voters over likely Republican nominee Mitt Romney, says a poll released Friday by the Maine People’s Resource Center.
Published
April 7, 2012

Law to deter corruption by public officials

AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage signed a new pension forfeiture law Friday, saying Maine now has a stronger deterrent against corruption by public officials.