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

September 2008

September 29, 2008 The Politics of a Crisis The first thing to note is that the mortgage crisis hasn't hit Maine as hard as it has other regions. As of July, Maine still had a a better foreclosure rate than 37 states. With one foreclosure for every 838 homes, we're faring much better than states like Nevada where it's one in 43. Read more » Posted on Monday, September 29, 2008 in The Tipping Point \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

September 22, 2008 A Top Priority Senate Seat With the retirement of Karl Turner in District 11, what has previously been a solid Republican seat may have become much more competitive, and political observers from across the ideological spectrum are interested in the race. Jesse Graham, executive director of the progressive Maine People's Alliance identified it as one of the races he's watching most closely. "This has been a Republican seat in recent past but could be close by the numbers and is open. The Dems have put up a good candidate for the area in Jeanne Hulit. She seems to be more moderate but that is likely what it will take to win the district and she got the endorsement of MPA Campaign... Read more » Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 in The Tipping Point \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

September 16, 2008 Maine's 1st Senate District Mary Black Andrews versus Peter Bowman. And, will the last reporter leaving Augusta please turn off the lights? Read more » Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 in The Tipping Point \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

September 8, 2008 District 32: Perry or Sawyer? The state Senate race for Bangor and Hermon has familiar faces. Read more » Posted on Monday, September 8, 2008 in The Tipping Point \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

	September 2, 2008 Maine may be shaded a solid blue on CNN The Maine state Senate is perhaps the best example of partisan competition in Maine, and this year's election looks to be another close one. Read more » Posted on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in The Tipping Point \| Permalink \| Comments (0)

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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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