The Tipping Report — Mike Tipping's Review of Maine Politics

October 2008

October 29, 2008 A Dogpile in Senate District 15 How likely are voters to be influenced by a cute puppy? The answer to that question could decide the state senate race in District 15 (Auburn, New Gloucester, Poland and Durham) and could potentially determine which party controls that body of the Maine state legislature. The puppy in question, a creation of the Maine Democratic Party for their website at www.iwasaluckyone.com is meant to remind voters of incumbent Senator Lois Snowe-Mello's complicated relationship with the state's animal welfare program. Snowe-Mello's puppy problems began more than a year ago, when police and animal welfare agents raided a Buxon puppy mill,... Read more » Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in The Tipping Point \| Permalink \| Comments (3)

October 22, 2008 Predicting the outcomes of state house races Predicting the outcomes of state house races in Maine is difficult. Read more » Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 in The Tipping Point \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

October 14, 2008 Senate District 15 Things are getting way too interesting to give a comprehensive list. Here are some highlights. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 in The Tipping Point \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

October 7, 2008 The McCain campaign counts mainly on north Maine. This post is about the presidential campaign. If you're hungering for some state senate coverage, check out these articles from the Blethen papers: 3, 4, 5, 18, 19, Read more » Posted on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 in The Tipping Point \| Permalink \| Comments (3)

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Mike Tipping writes about the politics of the pine tree state and provides a weekly roundup of local political news, covering Maine like black flies in June. Mike hails from Orono, Maine and blogs daily at www.mainepolitics.net .

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