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Maine: Republican National Convention

Mon, 09/08/2008 - 11:37

A reason to remember Margaret Chase Smith

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

At the Republican National Convention this week, most of the buzz was over Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R-Alaska), the first woman to be named as a Republican vice presidential candidate.

In the Maine delegation, this gave many a reason to remember former Sen. Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman to be nominated for President on the floor of a convention.

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Fri, 09/05/2008 - 17:07

Snowe rules out serving in McCain’s cabinet

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=2553|title=Snowe and McKernan|desc=Olympia Snowe and John McKernan at the Maine Republican Convention in May. Politicker file photo.|link=none|align=left|width=400|height=300]MINNEAPOLIS -- U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe said she would not take a job in presidential nominee John McCain’s administration if given the opportunity.

“No,” she said when asked by PolitickerME Wednesday. “I like what I’m doing in the Senate.”

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Thu, 09/04/2008 - 21:53

Lobster hat attracts attention in St. Paul

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=2544|title=On the convention floor|desc=Delegate Dawn Gilbert sports her lobster hat. Politicker photo.|link=none|align=left|width=400|height=300]ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Delegate Dawn Gilbert has gotten her fair share of attention at the Republican National Convention this week.

She wanted a hat to wear, so a friend decked out a Dr. Seus hat with a boat on one side, a basket of blueberries and a lobster on top.

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Thu, 09/04/2008 - 20:49

Four House candidates in Maine delegation

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

MINNEAPOLIS -- Julie O’Brien, executive director of the Maine Republican Party, hopes to return the Maine House where she previously served from 1996 to 2004.

O’Brien (R-Augusta) said she decided to run when incumbent Rep. Kim Silsby (D-Augusta) decided to drop out of the race. O’Brien faces Anna Blodgett (D-Augusta).

She said she is running because she wants to improve accountability in government by examining which programs work and which ones don’t – and trimming the fat.

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Thu, 09/04/2008 - 19:25

Summers surprises wife with praise on national stage

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=2538|title=Congressional candidate Charlie Summers speaks at the Republican National Convention|desc=Getty Images Photo|link=none|align=none|width=420|height=280][img_assist|nid=2539|title=The Summers' family|desc=Charlie Summers with his wife, Ruth, and his kids, Tricia and Chas. Campaign photo.|link=none|align=left|width=225|height=150]UPDATED 8:40 ET/7:40 CT with a quote from Ruth Summers

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Thu, 09/04/2008 - 17:05

Polls to determine RNC’s efforts in Maine, official says

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=2534|title=Frank Donatelli|desc=Politicker photo.|link=none|align=left|width=225|height=169]MINNEAPOLIS -- Frank Donatelli, deputy chairman of the Republican National Committee, said the party will target more blue states this year, but is waiting to see what the polls say before deciding what resources to expend in Maine.

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Thu, 09/04/2008 - 13:37

UPDATED: Summers to address convention

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

MINNEAPOLIS – Charlie Summers will address the Republican National Convention tonight.

His speech will happen between 7 and 8 Eastern time (6 and 7 Central time). UPDATE: His campaign said the estimated time is 7:16 ET/6:16 CT.

Summers is a candidate for the First Congressional District, running against Democrat Chellie Pingree.

From the Republican National Convention's updated schedule, the following events will happen that hour:

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Thu, 09/04/2008 - 12:30

Palin speech pumps up Maine delegates

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

MINNEAPOLIS -- The two Republican National Convention delegates from Topsham had quick reactions to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's speech Wednesday.

"That girl rocks," said Dwayne Bickford, a Republican activist.

"Absolutely amazing," said state Rep. Kerri Prescott (R-Topsham.)

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Thu, 09/04/2008 - 11:32

Video: Burnell Bailey at the Republican National Convention

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

MINNEAPOLIS -- Video: Burnell Bailey, a delegate from South Berwick for John McCain, talks about his experience at the Republican National Convention.

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Thu, 09/04/2008 - 11:28

Video: Bill Gombar at the Republican National Convention

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

MINNEAPOLIS -- Video: Bill Gomber, a delegate from Old Orchard Beach for John McCain, talks about his experience at the Republican National Convention. This is his first national convention.

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