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Maine: George Mitchell

February 26, 2009 - 05:30 pm
NEWS FEED: Bangor Daily News

Richardson, former Maine lawmaker, dies at 79

By The Associated Press

GORHAM, Maine — Harrison Richardson, a Portland lawyer, ex-legislator and one-time candidate for governor who played key roles in the enactment of the state income tax and landmark environmental legislation, has died at the age of 79.

Richardson, a leader of Republican party’s liberal wing during the late 1960s and early 70s, died Thursday at his home in Gorham following a debilitating stroke.

He was narrowly defeated in the 1974 gubernatorial primary by James Erwin, who went on to lose the general election to independent James Longley. Democrat George Mitchell finished second.

Richardson was a former trustees’ chairman at the University of Maine, where he played football. His wife, Catherine, died six months ago. His survivors include three children.

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Thu, 12/04/2008 - 13:14

Pingree: Delegation looking to Mitchell for appointment advice

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

With President-elect Barack Obama taking office, there will be a number of local appointments to make, such as U.S. Attorney, U.S. Marshall, Small Business Administration director and Environmental Protection Agency director.

U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud (D-East Millinocket) is in charge of making these appointments, along with Gov. John Baldacci (D-Bangor) and Congresswoman-elect Chellie Pingree (D-North Haven).

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Tue, 11/11/2008 - 14:54

Mitchell: Biden's candor will help Obama

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell told CNN that vice-president elect Joe Biden’s candor and willingness to speak his mind will help President-elect Barack Obama in the White House.

Mitchell was one of several experts quoted in a piece about the role Biden will likely play in the new administration. The story aired today.

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Wed, 10/29/2008 - 09:48

Mitchell: McCain campaign run by the 'disciples of Karl Rove'

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

Former U.S. Senate majority leader George Mitchell has been actively campaigning for Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama and U.S. Senate nominee and current Rep. Tom Allen (D-Portland).

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Tue, 10/28/2008 - 21:52

Campaign trail blog: Lewiston is crucial, Allen says

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

 

PolitickerME.com is on the trail with U.S. Rep. Tom Allen (D-Portland) and former Sen. George Mitchell as they make four stops in Waterville, Skowhegan, Portland and Lewiston. Allen is challenging U.S. Sen. Susan Collins for her seat this year.

 

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Tue, 10/28/2008 - 17:01

Campaign Trail blog: Tom Allen in Waterville

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

PolitickerME.com is on the trail with U.S. Rep. Tom Allen (D-Portland) and former Sen. George Mitchell as they make four stops in Waterville, Skowhegan, Portland and Lewiston. Allen is challenging U.S. Sen. Susan Collins for her seat this year.

 

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Tue, 10/28/2008 - 16:31

Campaign trail blog: George Mitchell in Waterville

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

PolitickerME.com is on the trail with U.S. Rep. Tom Allen (D-Portland) and former Sen. George Mitchell as they make four stops in Waterville, Skowhegan, Portland and Lewiston. Allen is challenging U.S. Sen. Susan Collins for her seat this year.

 

WATERVILE -- Video: U.S. Sen. George Mitchell explains why Democrats should not be worried about U.S. Rep. Tom Allen being down in the polls. Allen is challenging U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.

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Mon, 10/13/2008 - 16:43

Mitchell vouches for Allen in new ad

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

A new ad for Senate candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Allen (D-Portland) features former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell.

“I’ve known Tom Allen for 40 years…,” Mitchell says in the ad. “Tom Allen has demonstrated the kind of leadership the people of Maine and America need.”

Allen hopes to unseat U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Bangor).

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Fri, 09/12/2008 - 10:59

King, Mitchell on Senate race

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

LEWISTON -- Former Gov. Angus King, an independent, said that he will not be picking sides in the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Sen. Susan Collin (R-Bangor) and U.S. Rep. Tom Allen (D-Portland).

“I know and like both of them,” King said.

On the other hand, former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell, a Democrat, said he expects it to be a close race.

“I think that Allen will win,” Mitchell said, “But it’s always difficult running against an incumbent.”

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Fri, 09/12/2008 - 10:39

King: ‘Change has become a cliché, but we really do need it’

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=2616|title=Angus King|desc=Former Gov. Angus King endorses Barack Obama in Lewiston Friday. Politicker photo.|link=none|align=left|width=225|height=228]LEWISTON -- Playing on the message that Barack Obama has appeal beyond the party base, former Gov. Angus King, an independent, endorsed the Democratic Presidential candidate this morning.

Also endorsing was state Rep. Richard Woodbury, an independent from Yarmouth.

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