WASHINGTON — He’s been asked the question probably more than any other during a campaign that drew national media attention and political money: Would Angus King align himself with the Democrats or Republicans?
Kevin Miller
Kevin Miller joined the staff of the Portland Press Herald in 2012 and has worked as a journalist in Maine since 2005. He currently covers state politics, the Maine Legislature and environmental/natural resources issues. A policy wonk, Kevin previously wrote about Congress and federal issues as the Press Herald’s Washington, DC correspondent. Before settling in Maine, he covered state government, higher education and environmental issues for newspapers in Virginia and Maryland. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing or doing pretty much anything else outdoors. He lives in Newcastle with his wife, Carissa, and their dog.
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King may declare his party choice Wednesday
On Tuesday, King met with Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Roy Blunt of Missouri, who holds leadership positions in the Republican Conference.
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DC NOTEBOOK: Piscataquis County stubbornly pro-Republican
WASHINGTON — In 2008, 50.8 percent of Piscataquis County voters cast their ballots for Barack Obama’s Republican opponent, John McCain.
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Washington Notebook: How did Obama do the second time around?
Compared to 2008, the president’s support rises in Aroostook, Knox and Washington counties and falls in Androscoggin County.
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Embattled Republican chairman on way out
Charlie Webster, who led the party’s legislative sweep in 2010 that ended with Tuesday’s collapse, cites conflicts with the governor and others.
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Maine Republican Party chair steps down, criticizes LePage
Charlie Webster says the governor ‘made clear that his people were going to run the party.’
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Democrats ask King to choose their side
The independent senator-elect is expected to align with them but insists he’ll remain an independent voice.
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Obama tops Romney in Maine
The president claims all four of the state’s eclectoral votes.
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Washington Notebook: Regulators raise concerns over impact of Collins’ bill
The proposal would require independent agencies to review proposed rules to gauge their impact on businesses.
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Race for Snowe’s seat has been hot since its start
The senator’s February surprise touched off a contest that has attracted big national attention and money.