May 19, 2008 - 1:55pm
Alliance for Maine's future takes a side in two democratic primaries
By Wally Edge
Category: LocalTags: Troy Jackson, Alliance for Maine's Future, Ed Kelleher, Larry Bliss, Gary Pelletier
The political action committee of the Alliance for Maine's Future (the Maine Prosperity PAC) has endorsed the candidacies of Democrats in the upcoming primary election June 10th.
Edward Kelleher in Senate District 7 (South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and part of Scarborough) over Larry Bliss and Gary Pelletier in Senate District 35 (Northern Aroostook) over Troy Jackson.
Larry Bliss and Troy Jackson are currently State Representatives.
The Alliance in making the endorsement noted, "Neither endorsement is a close call."
Of course, the Alliance is a solidly pro-business, right of center organization. It remains to be seen if this type of endorsement will actually help or hurt Mr. Kelleher or Mr. Pelletier. Democrat primaries in Maine are not exactly known as a moderate group.
The Alliance has, in the past, spent resources for candidates they endorse. It is unclear if that is the plan this time.
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