Maine's Republican legislative leadership continues to exhibit a significant lack of unity. This issue has become one of the 'givens' of Republican politics in this state, and unfortunately it continues to interfere with the Party's ability to counter the economic maelstrom wrought by Maine Democrats over the last three decades. The schism between House and Senate dissipates the message coming out of both camps, and the opportunity to leverage the will of the people of this state against an entrenched majority party remains out of reach.

This is Maine Senate President Beth Edmonds, (D-Lalaland), discussing why Maine people need to give more to the state government, on WLOB's Fox Morning News. She wants to raise taxes and stop the talk of cuts to the budget.

WGME has a story on impeachment protesters getting the police treatment again at Maine Congressman Tom Allen's Portland office. Note the blue masking tape keeping grandma attached to her chair:

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