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May 16, 2008 - 10:24pm

Following Edwards’ endorsement, Michaud remains uncommitted

U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud endorsed John Edwards early in the presidential campaign.

When Edwards dropped out, Michaud entered vast realm of “uncommitted superdelegates”, the subject of virtually every pundit debate and a buzz word in political circles.

Following Edwards’ endorsement of Barack Obama, Michaud has decided to remain uncommitted.

U.S. Rep. Tom Allen endorsed Obama on Monday, helping to put him in the lead with superdelegates.

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May 12, 2008 - 11:07am

Barack Obama, Tom Allen exchange support

U.S. Rep. Tom Allen, a superdelegate, endorsed Barack Obama today. In a statement, he said both candidates are “supremely qualified to be president” however Obama symbolizes change for Maine and the country.

His statement, according to a press release:

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May 8, 2008 - 2:09pm

Should Hillary call it quits?

Following Tuesday’s Indiana and North Carolina primaries, many are calling for Hillary Clinton to quit the race. What do you think? Should she? Is the continued divisiveness between her and Barack Obama hurting the Democratic Party?

Leave a comment and let us know!

Her supporters say she should stay in, and call for the votes in Michigan and Florida to be counted.

Her opponents say she should drop out because she trails in the popular vote and delegate count.

What do you think?

Hillary Clinton in Orono

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May 8, 2008 - 4:40am

Another Monty Python election tie-in

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May 5, 2008 - 9:03am

This week's Cartoon Caption Contest

Care to come up with a caption for this cartoon? Click more for the rules and prizes!

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April 29, 2008 - 5:42pm

Republican convention drama in the works?

I was just faxed a copy of a letter from some woman named Charlotte Iserbyt - who is apparently a delegate to the Maine Republican convention. This letter almost makes me wish I were going to the convention!

She does not like John McCain. No, that would be too kind. Let me quote her letter:

"This letter, supported by many delegates to the Republican Convention, is literally about saving the party and the nation from a maniacal neoconservative war monger, who supports a United State presence in Iraq for 100 years, and who is not really even a Republican"

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April 24, 2008 - 1:26am

Monty Python and the Neverending Campaign

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