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DENVER -- Joe Baldacci, a delegate for Hillary Clinton from Bangor, is the brother of Gov. John Baldacci.

See below for video of PolitickerME’s interview with him, where he talks about the Baldacci family and his experience at the convention.

DENVER -- Former Gov. Joe Brennan attended the Democratic National Convention as a guest of the Maine delegation this week.

On the breakfast of the final day of the convention, he spoke to Maine delegates about his experience there.

 “The statement of the nomination of Barack Obama is not just to this nation, but to the world. It’s how America has grown up. And Joe Biden is ready to do a hell of a job,” Brennan said.

Check out the video below.

Previous coverage: Brennan speaks with PolitickerME Monday

DENVER -- Gov. John Baldacci told PolitickerME.com Tuesday that as the Democratic National Committee reviews the presidential primary system, Maine would benefit if they got rid of caucuses and superdelegates.

He said people were very upset about the long lines and problems that happened at the Portland caucuses, and many working people cannot take hours off in their day to vote.

The Democratic National Committee is discussing a number of changes to the presidential primary election process, including changing the schedule and getting rid of caucuses.

The Blaine House: Speculation is far and wide as to who will live here after 2010. Politicker photo.The list of those speculated to run for governor in 2010 is wide and far-reaching. During a special session Wednesday, PolitickerME had a chance to catch up with a number of state senators on the list.

When asked, most of them remained mum on their ambitions.

Gov. John Baldacci will be termed out, so the 2010 race will be for an open seat.

The closest thing to an admission from any state senator came from Sen. Peter Mills (R-Skowhegan).

“I probably will,” he said.

Senate confirmation hearings: Ryan Low is congratulated by his colleagues following his confirmation by the state Senate.

The Maine State Senate confirmed a series of nominees to various boards and commissions as recommended by Gov. John Baldacci.

The Senate is coasting through the list, as no objections have been made to any of the nominees.

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Bangor) is leading her opponent U.S. Rep. Tom Allen (D-Portland) 53 percent to 38 percent, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports poll. With “leaners”, Collins has a 55 percent to 40 percent advantage.

Last month, the reports showed Collins with a 49 percent to 42 percent advantage.

The report states: “The new numbers mark a big improvement for Collins, who had just a seven-point lead and earned below 50% support from voters in July. She now has her highest level of support since April. Incumbents who fail to break above 50% are generally viewed as vulnerable.”

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