On another stage, Maine’s own Puck, Sen. Peter Mills, has officially joined the race for the governor’s office. One blessing: the senator will liven up the race. In his previous run at the office, Sen.Mills lost his primary to the more conservative Chandler Woodcock. He would likely have been a far more powerful challenger to the Democrats in the general election but, no, the Republicans must have their little litmus tests even if it means constantly shrinking voter registration and fewer and fewer seats in legislatures and Congress.
This morning Senator Mills was on the George Hale Ric Tyler Show discussing his gubernatorial campaign. The Senator answered questions from the audience on the second amendment, nuclear power, Department of Fish & Wildlife, welfare reform, and cutting the budget.
Augusta Insider covers Peter Mills’ announcement that he’s running for Governor, and provides a thorough look at MillsforMaine.com, Senator Mills’ record, and his plan.
Mills’ “Plan” differs from just about everything I’ve read so far in that he takes a direct approach with his platform: “Here is a problem. Here is the solution”. Mills presents [...]
GOP’s Peter Mills Running for Governor – Bangor Daily News
Republican Sen. Peter Mills of Cornville announced Tuesday that he is running for governor on a platform emphasizing reduced state spending, education reform and greater government accountability.
A lawyer and veteran lawmaker, Mills is regarded as a moderate Republican and a policy wonk, especially in the areas [...]
I am running for Governor to fix state government and rebuild Maine’s economy. Throughout my 15 years of service in the state legislature I’ve sounded the fiscal alarm that we are now hearing loud and clear. Our state spends more than it can afford and gets poor value for that dollar. The recession has made this frighteningly obvious. Now more than ever we need an accountable government, one that measures the results of the services it delivers.
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Peter Mills announces his Campaign to Rebuild Maine.
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