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Voice of the Voter

Maine Republican Caucus underway

4:20 PM, Feb 3, 2012

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- After watching political coverage in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Florida, it's finally Maine's turn. Republicans all across the state will be caucusing for their candidates this weekend. 

Strimling & Harriman on budget cuts & Poliquin's critics

6:57 PM, Feb 2, 2012

(NEWS CENTER) -- Our political analysts weigh in on potential movement in race to balance the State budget as well as another salvo fired at State Treasure Bruce Poliquin.

Romney takes Florida, Gingrich vows to fight on

2:51 PM, Feb 1, 2012

(NBCNC) - Florida's primary is over and it was a landslide. Turns out Newt Gingrich came nowhere near defeating Mitt Romney, but he's vowing to take this fight all the way.

Christie alone on gay marriage

4:24 PM, Jan 31, 2012

(WNBC) - Five former governors of New Jersey are on record supporting gay marriage, while sitting Republican Governor Chris Christie remains opposed.

Strimling & Harriman on MSHA & Gay Marriage

7:06 PM, Jan 30, 2012

(NEWS CENTER) -- Our political analysts weigh in on the latest efforts of the LePage administration to get more oversight of the Maine State Housing Authority and the latest push to legalize same sex marriage.

Portland joins those opposing proposed Medicaid cuts

6:34 PM, Jan 30, 2012

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- City leaders from Portland and Westbrook are joining the chorus of voices speaking out against the governor's proposed Medicaid cuts.

Romney takes lead in Florida

1:01 PM, Jan 30, 2012

(NBCNC) - The Florida Primary is now a day away, and Mitt Romney has a double-digit lead on Newt Gingrich.

LePage says he'll fight to get medicaid waivers

11:44 PM, Jan 29, 2012

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- There may be new roadblocks in the effort to balance the state's medicaid budget.

Ron Paul campaigns in Southern Maine

8:11 PM, Jan 28, 2012

FREEPORT, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Texas representative and presidential hopeful Ron Paul campaigned in Southern Maine Saturday.

Romney and Gingrich continue to lob barbs as Florida primary nears

6:52 PM, Jan 27, 2012

(NBC) -- Mitt Romney has turned around the race in Florida. Over four days, from Monday night's debate to last night's, Romney regained the lead in Florida polls.

Bangor rally kicks off Maine tour for Ron Paul campaign

5:41 PM, Jan 27, 2012

BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) --Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul was in the Queen City Friday morning.

Latest GOP debate generates fireworks

12:31 PM, Jan 27, 2012

JACKSONVILLE (USA TODAY) -- Republican presidential hopefuls Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich came out swinging Thursday night over their views on exploring space and dealing with Cuba, managing their personal finances and running their political campaigns in a debate five days before a pivotal Florida primary that may sort out their tumultuous competition.

Romney, Gingrich prepare to come out swinging

8:36 PM, Jan 26, 2012

JACKSONVILLE (USA TODAY) -- Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich made it clear Thursday that they were prepared to come out swinging at what is likely to be their last face-to-face confrontation before a pivotal primary Tuesday. 

Couple fights for marriage equality

7:38 PM, Jan 26, 2012

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Some of the volunteers who gathered signatures were legally married in another state. This time around they are working harder than even with the hope that their vows will finally be recognized in Maine.

Maine poised for 2nd public vote on gay marriage

12:56 PM, Jan 26, 2012

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Gay marriage supporters in Maine say they're moving forward to put the issue up for a statewide vote this year.

Strimling & Harriman on Snowe's challengers

6:48 PM, Jan 25, 2012

(NEWS CENTER) -- Two more democrats say they're throwing their hats into the ring and running against Republican Senator Olympia Snowe.  Our political analysts tell us whether any of them have a shot.

Activist group proposes new budget fix

6:44 PM, Jan 25, 2012

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - One day after Governor Paul LePage restated the need to make major cuts in Maine's Medicaid program, a coalition of liberal political groups is saying the answer to the problem is to raise taxes on wealthy Mainers.

President Obama outlines blueprint for a divided nation

2:50 PM, Jan 25, 2012

(NBCNC) - President Obama takes off on a five-state tour after laying out his vision for the nation last night.

Birth control rule rankles religious organizations

6:39 PM, Jan 24, 2012

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Maine's Catholic Church is among the religious organizations decrying a recent Obama administration rule that will require virtually all employers to cover birth control in their health insurance plans without a co-pay.

The GOP Fight for Florida

12:54 PM, Jan 24, 2012

(NBCNC) - There were four candidates on stage, but Gingrich and Romney dominated the debate -- mostly back-and-forth about the money they've earned.

Strimling & Harriman preview State of the State

6:49 PM, Jan 23, 2012

(NEWS CENTER) -- Our political analysts tell us what they expect to hear -- and what they want to hear -- from Governor LePage in his first State of the State address.

Democrats slam governor on eve of State of the State

5:41 PM, Jan 23, 2012

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Governor Paul LePage will deliver his State of the State address Tuesday night. It will be his first such address. Last year, just a month or so after he was sworn into office, the Governor delivered a budget speech.

GOP race heats up in Florida

11:54 AM, Jan 23, 2012

FORT MYERS, Fla. (The News-Press) -- Just when it seemed the Florida Republican presidential primary would be anticlimactic, Mitt Romney's waltz to victory took a hard left turn in South Carolina on Saturday night.

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Gingrich wins most delegates in South Carolina

9:56 PM, Jan 22, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Newt Gingrich won nearly all of the delegates in South Carolina's Republican presidential primary Saturday, narrowing Mitt Romney's lead in the race for delegates to the party's national convention this summer.

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Gingrich bidding for upset over Romney in SC

8:07 PM, Jan 21, 2012

Newt Gingrich stormed toward an upset over Mitt Romney Saturday night in the South Carolina primary.

Strimling & Harriman on LePage comment

7:38 PM, Jan 20, 2012

(NEWS CENTER) --  Our political analysts weigh in on Governor LePage's latest comment that's drawing a lot of attention.  But can he really close schools if the State can't balance its budget?  

Four democrats vie for Snowe's Senate seat

5:14 PM, Jan 20, 2012

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- A state senator from Cape Elizabeth and a Portland homebuilder say they're running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.

Leading Maine: A Conversation with Five Governors

4:35 PM, Jan 18, 2012

PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- They are members of a small fraternity -- the men who have served as governor of Maine. For the first time, Maine's five most recent chief executives go on camera together to talk about what it takes to handle the state's top job.

Romney's wealth: is it an issue?

12:27 PM, Jan 18, 2012

(NBCNC) - In the race for President this morning, Mitt Romney's on top and his lead is growing. Gallup's latest poll puts him 23 points ahead of the closest republican.

But Romney has a problem, his wealth.

ME education commissioner releases strategic plan

6:18 PM, Jan 17, 2012

AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Maine Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen says Maine needs to move to an education system that allows students to graduate high school when they've mastered state standards, not when they've amassed a certain number of credits.  And he wants students to have more options when it comes to how they meet those standards.