Bill Clinton Hearts Libby Mitchell
Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010 – 1:45 PM | 2 Comments

Cue the Welcome Back Kotter music baby – I’m have returned.
And no sooner do I get settled into my new job, than of all people, President William Jefferson Clinton, dives into the Maine gubernatorial race.
Sure …

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Matthew Gagnon is the Editor In Chief of Pine Tree Politics. He grew up in Maine and graduated from the state's flagship university in 2004 with a degree in political science. In 2004, he was a candidate for the Maine House in the 14th District (Old Town). He now lives in the Washington DC area and works as a Public Affairs Analyst in Arlington, VA.

Maine Needs A Governor Like Chris Christie
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 – 10:33 PM | No Comment
Maine Needs A Governor Like Chris Christie

Republican Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie has been making a lot of noise lately for doing something that was entirely unexpected: being blunt, speaking truth, and pragmatically dealing with problems that his state …

Bill Clinton Hearts Libby Mitchell
Tuesday, Mar 9, 2010 – 1:45 PM | 2 Comments
Bill Clinton Hearts Libby Mitchell

Cue the Welcome Back Kotter music baby – I’m have returned.
And no sooner do I get settled into my new job, than of all people, President William Jefferson Clinton, dives into the Maine gubernatorial race.
Sure …

Important Announcement
Monday, Mar 1, 2010 – 8:53 PM | 4 Comments
Important Announcement

As my devoted readers have undoubtedly noticed, Pine Tree Politics has been on virtual autopilot for most of the last several weeks.  I haven’t had a chance to really dive into the minutia of Maine …

Things, They Are A-Changing In The Republican Party
Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010 – 12:17 PM | 38 Comments
Things, They Are A-Changing In The Republican Party

Few would have believed it possible only a couple years ago, but the Republican Party is increasingly being made less hospitable for culture warriors.
I’ve been arguing since my days in college – which, looking back, …

Snowe and Collins Vote For Cloture On Jobs Bill
Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010 – 10:43 AM | 2 Comments
Snowe and Collins Vote For Cloture On Jobs Bill

“That is why jobs must be our No. 1 focus in 2010, and that’s why I’m calling for a new jobs bill tonight.”
Those were the words of President Barack Obama during his State of the …

Steve Abbott Holds Online Issues Forum
Monday, Feb 22, 2010 – 3:29 PM | One Comment
Steve Abbott Holds Online Issues Forum

For those of you who have been complaining that you do not know what Republican Steve Abbott believes on key issues for Maine’s future, today was your day to ask him.
Abbott held what was billed …

What Candidate Donations Continue To Tell Us
Friday, Feb 19, 2010 – 1:45 PM | 5 Comments
What Candidate Donations Continue To Tell Us

Last October, I broke some news about candidate political giving.  We saw who gave little, who gave much and who people gave to.  This caused some trouble for Les Otten, who I pointed out gave …

Upcoming Republican Caucuses
Tuesday, Feb 16, 2010 – 2:30 PM | No Comment
Upcoming Republican Caucuses

Caucus season is in full swing, and more than a few people have emailed me asking me for dates and times for several of the upcoming Republican caucuses.
I have decided to just post up a …

Peter Mills Announces Gubernatorial Advisory Committee
Tuesday, Feb 16, 2010 – 2:14 PM | 6 Comments
Peter Mills Announces Gubernatorial Advisory Committee

Yesterday, Senator Peter Mills unveiled what he dubbed his “Gubernatorial Advisory Committee” – a collection of backers who will apparently be involved in his campaign in some fashion, though to what degree is unclear.
The list …

On Caucuses And Straw Polls
Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 – 3:55 PM | 36 Comments
On Caucuses And Straw Polls

Over the weekend, a huge number of party organs in cities across Maine came together to caucus, elect officers, and in a couple instances, hold a straw poll regarding their choice for Maine’s next Governor.
The …