Chris Babbidge

DENVER – Ben Goodman, an 18-year-old delegate for Barack Obama from Kennebunk, has gotten a lot of press as of late for being the youngest delegate to either of the national conventions.

State Rep. Chris Babbidge (D-Kennebunk) was Goodman’s advisor through high school, and he is also a delegate to the national convention in support of Hillary Clinton.

Babbidge teaches social sciences at Kennebunk High School, where Goodman has recently graduated.

“I would like to be responsible for adding to his experience, but this boy is self motivating,” Babbidge said.

Maine’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention are on both sides of the fence when it comes to having a roll call vote for Hillary Clinton.

Presumptive nominee Barack Obama’s campaign made the announcement along with Clinton’s campaign that Clinton’s name will be submitted for nomination in the first round of balloting.

Before the announcement was officially made, PolitickerME sent out an e-mail survey to all of the elected DNC delegates.

Two Clinton supporters responded, and both favored a roll call vote. Seven Obama supporters responded. Three favored a roll call, three opposed it and one would not comment on the issue.