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November 14, 2007 - 9:15am
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The 2010 Race for Governor: Democrat update
By Wally EdgeLots of reader traffic on my prognostications for the 2010 democratic primary. First of all, Congressman Michael Michaud either: (a) loves Congress, has a great committee assignment and will never leave; (b) he is going to run for Olympia's Senate seat in 2012; or (c) He is the only guy that can hold the middle for the Dems in 2010.
We are going to leave the Congressman on the list for now.
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An adoring fan in central Maine insists that Speaker Glen Cummings needs to be in the race for Governor in 2010. The reason: "We need some eye candy." Frankly, at this point, that's as good a reason as any other.
A reader has also suggested that Bobby Monks may be considering a spot on 2010 Democratic primary for Governor. Mr. Monks is a businessman, democratic fundraiser and political insider from greater Portland. His father is Robert Monks, who made an unsuccessful primary bid for the United State Senate against Senator Susan Collins in 1996.
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Mike Michaud for governor
I'm one of the vocal minority who thinks that Michaud will be a candidate for governor in 2010. I get the impression that he's tired of being a small fish in a big pond.
Many people don't realize it, but Michaud had a good working relationship with the opposition when he served as State Senate co-president.
However, Michaud's Congressional voting record is definitely tilted leftward, although not nearly as much as Tom Allen's.
2010: G. Steven Rowe for Governor - John Brautigam for AG
My choices for 2010: Experience, Integrity, Values...
- G. Steven Rowe for Governor
- Rep. John Brautigam for Attorney General
- Congressman Michaud-Keep U.S. House seat, rise in seniority, and go for Appropriations Committee placement
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