MPBN Congressional and Senate Candidate Call-in Programs
MPBN has begun a series of eight First District Congressional candidate call-in programs on the radio stations of MPBN during the Maine primary season, one for each of the six Democrats and two Republicans seeking their respective parties' nominations to run for Maine's First District Congressional seat.
MPBN will also produce similar call-in programs featuring the two candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to the U.S. Senate. (NOTE: Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate Tom Allen has not yet agreed to participate in a call-in program)
Next to visit
MPBN's radio studio and take listeners' questions is Adam Cote of Sanford, one of six Democrats seeking their party's nomination. Cote is 35-year-old attorney who graduated from Colby College and the University of Maine School of Law, and he is also a veteran of the conflict in Iraq. The program begins at 12:15 pm on Tuesday, May 13. (NOTE: MPBN does not post the toll-free phone number to call with listener questions on its web site in advance of the program. The number will be repeated frequently during each broadcast).
1. Democrat Steve Meister, aired on Tuesday, April 15:
 
2. Republican Dean Scontras, aired on Friday, April 18:
3. Democrat Michael Brennan, aired on Tuesday, April 22:
4. Democrat Mark Lawrence, aired on Tuesday, April 29:
**Full Disclosure: Mark Lawrence is a member of MPBN's Board of Trustees
5. Democrat Chellie Pingree, aired on Thursday, May 1
6. Democrat Ethan Strimling, airing on Tuesday, May 6 at 12:15 pm
7. Democrat Tom LeDue (Senate), airing on Thursday, May 8 at 12:15 pm
8. Democrat Adam Cote, airing on Tuesday, May 13 at 12:15 pm
9. Republican Charlie Summers, airing on Wednesday, May 21 at 12:15 pm
Maine's 1st Congressional District Candidate Forum
Sponsored by the Maine Veterans Coordinating Committee, representing 14 different veteran service organizations - April 7, 2008
MPBN Broadcasts Panel Discussion:
"Our Constitution In Crisis -- What Does A Broken Democracy Look Like & How Do We Fix It?"
Thursday, March 6 at 1:00 pm on MPBN Radio: A two-hour forum on the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government held recently in Portland featured five of the eight First District Congressional candidates: four Democrats and one Republican. Introductory remarks were presented by featured speaker John Nichols (pictured right), Washington correspondent for the "The Nation" and author of "The Genius of Impeachment."
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MPBN's "Speaking in Maine" features Colby College’s "Know Before You Vote" lecture series.
Colby Professor of Education Mark Tappan discussed the issues facing the presidential candidates with respect to education, and gives voters the basics on the educational platforms of the political parties and the presidential candidates. This is the third installment of the “Know Before You Vote” lecture series at Colby College in Waterville. This is web-exclusive audio that was not broadcast on MPBN Radio.
Colby College Professor of Education Mark Tappan:
"Know Before You Vote -- Education "
Colby College Professor of Government Ken Rodman discussed the foreign policy issues facing the presidential candidates and provided the basics on the foreign policy platforms of the political parties and the presidential candidates in “Know Before You Vote: Foreign Policy" that aired Tuesday, March 4 at 1:00 pm on MPBN Radio. This is the second in the "Know Before You Vote" series to be broadcast on MPBN's "Speaking in Maine" radio program.
Colby College Professor of Government Ken Rodman:
"Know Before You Vote -- Foreign Policy"
Colby College Professor of Economics Michael Donihue addressed the economic issues relevant to the election on Tuesday, February 26 on MPBN's "Speaking in Maine" series.
What are the economic issues that will face the presidential candidates and the next administration? Mr. Donihue gives voters the basics on the economic policy platforms of the political parties and the presidential candidates.
Colby College Professor of Economics Michael Donihue:
"Know Before You Vote -- The Economy"
Obama Wins Maine Democratic Caucuses Sunday, Feb. 10:
Clinton & Obama barnstorm through Maine on Saturday, Feb. 9
Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Barack Obama were both in Maine on Saturday, February 9. Clinton spoke at "town hall" style meetings in Lewiston and Orono, while Obama attended a rally at the Bangor Auditorium. The candidates were in Maine in advance of Sunday's Democratic caucuses in the state, and each urged their supporters to caucus for them. MPBN recorded both candidates' speeches, and we're happy to make them available as streaming audio and as podcasts.
Saturday, Feb. 9 speeches in Maine by Senators Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama:
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NPR and NewsHour 2008 Election Map
Get State-by-State analysis on all the 2008 Presidential Primaries and Caucuses.
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Evaluate the Candidates, Make Your Decisions
Select A Candidate is a fun web-based tool that helps you learn which presidential candidates' views most closely align with your own. Take this fun survey now, which was developed by American Public Media.
Hear and Compare the Candidates' Positions on Health Care
Voters have identified health care as a leading domestic issue for the government to address and for the presidential candidates to discuss in the 2008 campaign. In particular, voters would like to hear the candidates' positions on reducing the cost of health care and health insurance and expanding coverage to the 47 million uninsured Americans.
In late 2007, the Kaiser Family Foundation created a helpful web site (http://www.health08.org) for voters who want to know the candidates' respective positions on health care. With archived video and podcasts of the candidates discussing their positions, customizable side-by-side comparisons of any combination of candidates the site visitor cares to select, and an ongoing tracking poll, there's something on this site for even the wonkiest political junkie.
Your Vote 2008 Stories from Maine Things Considered
First District Candidate Profile: Michael Brennan
Reported By: Tom Porter Date Aired: 5/6/2008
We continue our series on the eight candidates vying to replace out-going First District Congressman Tom Allen, who's running for the U.S. Senate. Tonight, we look at Michael Brennan of Portland.
As a former state senator and member of the Maine House of Representatives, Brennan is one of the more experienced candidates in the race. But, as Tom Porter reports, in this crowded contest, experience alone carries no guarantee of victory.
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Iraq Veteran Adam Cote Makes His Case for Being Elected
Reported By: Tom Porter Date Aired: 4/30/2008
We continue our series on the eight candidates vying to replace out-going First District Congressman Tom Allen, who's running for the U.S. Senate. Tonight, we take a look at 35-year old Iraq war veteran Adam Cote, one of the 6 slugging it out in the June primary for the Democratic nomination to run for Maine's First District Congressional seat. Tom Porter reports.
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Dean Scontras Not Your Typical Candidate
Reported By: Barbara Cariddi Date Aired: 4/28/2008
We continue our series on the eight candidates vying to replace out-going First District Congressman Tom Allen, who's running for the U.S. Senate. Tonight, we take a look at Republican Dean Scontras, a businessman who lives in Eliot. Scontras has no political experience, but at a recent candidate forum for veterans, he touted that as a plus for his campaign. He is currently one of two Republicans seeking his party's nomination to run for Maine's First District Congressional seat. Barbara Cariddi reports.
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Democratic Congressional candidate Ethan Strimling Profiled
Reported By: Barbara Cariddi Date Aired: 4/22/2008
Portland Democrat Ethan Strimling, who just turned 40, is serving his third term in the Maine Senate. He was first elected to the legislature in 2002, and for several years he's directed the social service agency Portland West, which provides education, counseling, housing and job training to low income people in the greater Portland area. He is currently one of six Democrats seeking his party's nomination to run for Maine's First District Congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Tom Allen. Barbara Cariddi reports.
Windows Mark Lawrence Counts on Legislative Experience and Southern Maine Roots
Reported By: Keith McKeen Date Aired: 4/17/2008
Democrat Mark Lawrence served two terms as President of the State Senate and is currently the York County District Attorney. He is currently one of six Democrats seeking his party's nomination to run for Maine's First District Congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Tom Allen. Campaign staff and political supporters of Lawrence say the pace is fast and the mood upbeat. Lawrence may be lagging behind in the fund raising derby, but a political analyst says his strategy is solid and on the mark. Keith McKeen reports.
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Superdelegates Say Clinton-Obama Competition Good for the Party
Reported By: A.J. Higgins Date Aired: 4/3/2008
A lot has happened since Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama made their pitch to the party faithful during Maine's presidential caucuses. Both candidates remain locked in a tight race. One superdelegate and two potential delegates from Maine say that, at least for the moment, the competition is good for the party.
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Allen Says Collins Campaign Ad Goes Too Far
Reported By: AJ Higgins Date Aired: 2/12/2008
Congressman Tom Allen says Sen. Susan Collins has gone too far in a recent fund-raising video that includes him in a series of images with MoveOn.org demonstrators. Allen says he does not share the beliefs of the protestors who are burning American flags and carrying banners proclaiming "we support our troops when they shoot their officers."
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Superdelegates May Not Feel Obligation to Follow Rank and File
Reported By: A.J. Higgins Date Aired: 2/11/2008
The dust is clearing from the stampede of Maine Democrats who turned out in unprecedented numbers for the February 10 statewide caucuses. And although Sen. Barack Obama picked up 15 of Maine's 24 delegates to the Democrtatic National Convention, there is still an opportunity for Hillary Clinton to improve on her nine-delegate total. That's because Maine has 10 superdelegates who are free to cast their votes for whomever they choose. As A.J. Higgins reports, some may be surprised to learn that, for the moment, prominent superdelegates like Gov. John Baldacci do not feel obligated to honor the popular choice of Maine's rank-and-file Democrats.
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Pollsters Say Strategy Change Needed in Allen Senate Campaign
Reported By: A.J. Higgins Date Aired: 1/23/2008
As Senator Susan Collins and 1st District Congressman Tom Allen inch closer to a center stage showdown in Maine's political arena, two pollsters from opposing political parties agree that Allen must change his strategy for defeating the Republican incumbent.
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Senator Collins Views The Future In Iraq
Reported By: Jeanne Baron Date Aired: 8/17/2007
The war in Iraq has emerged as a top issue in the campaign between incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins and her challenger, Democratic Congressman Tom Allen. Earlier this week Allen came to our studios to discuss his recent visit to Iraq and his positions on the war. Today Susan Collins shared her views on how the U.S. should proceed in Iraq.
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Congressman Allen Makes It Official
Reported By: Susan Sharon Date Aired: 5/8/2007
Democratic Congressman Tom Allen will challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins for her senate seat in 2008. The six-term congressman from Maine's First District filed papers today with the Federal Election Commission and officially launched his campaign web site. The widely anticipated move is expected to open the political floodgates for candidates interested in Allen's congressional seat
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