Links and related social media on LD 345

Storified by Scott Thistle · Wed, Apr 24 2013 14:15:33

Maine Senate endorses bill to seal handgun permit data

AUGUSTA - The Maine Senate on Wednesday agreed with their counterparts in the House of Representatives and moved ahead with a bill that w...

How did your State Sen. vote on LD 345 "Ensure Confidentiality of Concealed Weapon Perm Holder Info" mainelegislature.org/LawMakerWeb/ro… #mepolitics

— Maine GOP · Wed, Apr 24 2013 11:22:56

L.D. 345 passes Senate 27-8. That's 2/3. This thing's headed to @Governor_LePage. #mepolitics #cwp

— Michael Shepherd · Wed, Apr 24 2013 08:44:17

Added some audio clips from the debate on LD 345 in Senate today, if anybody is interested. sunjournal.com/news/maine/201… #mepolitics #guns

— Scott Thistle · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:21:16

How long do they need to debate the "Internet Tax Fairness bill". If I were #Guncontrol peeps or #Immigration I'ld be pissed. #Mepolitics

— JD LaPointe · Wed, Apr 24 2013 13:23:28

Maine Senate votes 27-8 to exempt gun permit holders’ personal info from public bdn.to/khw6 #mepolitics via @bangordailynews

— BDN Maine Politics · Wed, Apr 24 2013 09:28:38

Maine House votes to seal concealed-handgun-permit data

AUGUSTA - A law change that seals concealed handgun permit records that had previously been public records passed the the Maine House of ...

Gun bills jam as Democrats and Republicans on Maine legislative committee spar

AUGUSTA, Maine - A bill that requires an instant criminal background check before the sale of a firearm at a gun show in Maine, along wit...

Should be re-read before debating LD 345 - Protecting the privacy of concealed weapons permit holders bdn.to/k68x #mepolitics

— Matt Bucklin · Tue, Apr 23 2013 09:56:42

#mepolitics minority report on 345 a bust. Going down in flames. i.e. red votes. 35-111 pic.twitter.com/bxeOLZ7FPl · Scott Thistle

Rep. Fredette (R-Newport) speaking on behalf of LD-345. #MEPolitics #tcot

— Isaac J. Misiuk · Tue, Apr 23 2013 08:36:53

Like the sign says, "don't bring no gun in here."

Storified by Scott Thistle · Sat, Apr 06 2013 11:39:49

Twitter / thisdog: State House front porch in ... · thisdog

Committee prepares for fussilade of gun bills in Augusta. #mepolitics#megunbills sunjournal.com/pendinggunlegi… #meleg

— Scott Thistle · Sat, Apr 06 2013 04:40:07

typo fun .. instead of "gun" legislation. I just wrote "bun" legislation. That could be just as controversial -- maybe not. #mepolitics

— Scott Thistle · Fri, Apr 05 2013 13:47:08

Bills look to rollback Republican insurance reform

AUGUSTA - A host of bills that would roll back controversial health insurance reform passed into state law in 2010 started their journey ...

So if you tweet about a veto is that a tweeto? #mepolitics @MissWrite

— Scott Thistle · Thu, Apr 04 2013 08:48:31

Maine legislative panel supports move to seal gun permit data. #mepolitics sunjournal.com/news/maine/201…

— Scott Thistle · Wed, Apr 03 2013 13:34:20

Maine panel set to discuss gun permit privacy and public info access. sunjournal.com/news/maine/201… #mepolitics

— Scott Thistle · Wed, Apr 03 2013 07:09:51

Legislators to discuss gun permit privacy and public info access

AUGUSTA - The Legislature's Judiciary Committee takes up the issue of concealed handgun permits today in a work session on a bill that ma...

State House front porch in pano. #mepolitics pic.twitter.com/UTxTVjvyQL · Scott Thistle

"by the rocket's red glare . . ." looks like fireworks bills are staying on the table again today - we shall see at 1 p.m. #mepolitics

— Scott Thistle · Mon, Apr 01 2013 09:39:28

Legislators may consolidate fireworks restrictions into 1 bill

AUGUSTA - Several proposals placing new restrictions on the use of consumer-grade fireworks in Maine are likely to be rolled into a singl...

GOP lawmakers held an "emergency" press conference on Thursday to react to a public records request filed by the Bangor Daily News regarding concealed carry permits in Maine.

Storified by Scott Thistle · Thu, Feb 14 2013 18:18:53

RT @Governor_LePage If newspapers want to know who has concealed weapons permits, they should know I do. http://yfrog.com/obernilsj #MEPOLITICS · Maine GOP

Unwise: Publish names/addresses of gun permit holders. Wise: Use gun permit holder aggregate info for journalism. #mepolitics #RealStory

— Bruce Bourgoine · Thu, Feb 14 2013 17:52:20

Newspaper's request for public information on concealed gun permits miffs GOP lawmakers

AUGUSTA, Maine - Republican legislative leaders held what they called an "emergency press conference" Thursday afternoon to decry the Ban...

GOP legislators admonish BDN for requesting public gun permit data

AUGUSTA, Maine - Republican legislative leaders held what they called an "emergency press conference" Thursday afternoon to decry the Ban...

Bangor newspaper seeks names of all concealed-carry permit holders | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

By Michael Shepherd mshepherd@mainetoday.com State House Bureau AUGUSTA - The Bangor Daily News has asked all Maine police departments fo...

MT @thisdog: Watching vid footage from GOP emergency press conference on BDN FOAA request. Nice job @mikeshepherdME with folo #mepolitics

— Steve Mistler · Thu, Feb 14 2013 17:27:12

The fact that BND wants infornation on concealed carry permit holders is atrocious and a violation of one's right to privacy. #mepolitics

— Isaac J. Misiuk · Thu, Feb 14 2013 16:25:18

@IsaacMisiuk different than political parties collecting voter registration info? That's not a invasion of voter privacy? #mepolitics

— Scott Thistle · Thu, Feb 14 2013 16:27:05

@BangorDailyNews Outs Concealed Weapon Permit Holders @mefishwildlife @nra #maine #mepolitics http://bit.ly/X8NCvy

— AsMaineGoes · Thu, Feb 14 2013 14:39:58

If I were looking to rob someone, Id like to know who is defenseless. Good job, BDN. #mepolitics

— Chris Dixon · Thu, Feb 14 2013 17:59:36

@MatthewGagnon Guns into inner cities (Ex: Uncle Henry priv cash A/R big clip sale w/no bkgrd chk) an illegal migration problem. #mepolitics

— Bruce Bourgoine · Thu, Feb 14 2013 17:47:52

Here's some of the social media response to our push to keep open a meeting on Gov. Paul LePage's proposed budget the Statehouse last Friday. Thanks for all the support.

Storified by Scott Thistle · Tue, Jan 15 2013 09:57:20

Here's the Maine Press at a public meeting of the #meleg and #megov today. #mepolitics http://pic.twitter.com/znuDUifs · Scott Thistle

That's great thanks by Sun Journal

Here's the audio of my exchange with LePage's staff and Democratic staff about their 2 p.m. briefing on the state budget proposal. They e...

MT @thisdog: Here's press at a public meeting of the #meleg and #megov today. #mepolitics http://flip.it/FTXfJ emphasis PUBLIC mtg.

— Steve Mistler · Fri, Jan 11 2013 18:16:05

Media initially denied entry to budget briefing btwn LePage officials & legislators http://www.dirigoblue.com/2013/01/media-initially-denied-entrance-to-budget-briefing-between-lepage-officials-and-legislators/ #mepolitics Kudos & tx to @thisdog

— Gerald Weinand · Sun, Jan 13 2013 05:05:19

All applaud @thisdog for opening budget meeting with leg. leaders & governor. Sets a nice precedent. #mepolitics https://soundcloud.com/sun-journal/thats-great-thanks

— Michael Shepherd · Sun, Jan 13 2013 05:30:46

RT @DirigoDuke: I am proud to award the Hero of Maine Journalism and the Public's Right to Know Award to @thisdog - http://m.soundcloud.com/sun-journal/thats-great-thanks

— Erin jade Bruns · Tue, Jan 15 2013 06:02:46

@thisdog Well done. This was fantastic. Thank you for posting this. http://bit.ly/ZPUsoY

— Dan Bodoff · Mon, Jan 14 2013 14:39:05

I am proud to award the Hero of Maine Journalism and the Public's Right to Know Award to @thisdog - http://m.soundcloud.com/sun-journal/thats-great-thanks

— DirigoDuke · Mon, Jan 14 2013 21:49:21

I think we should promote @thisdog to "Top Dog," following his stand for transparency last week.

— Dan Demeritt · Tue, Jan 15 2013 05:55:13

@DemerittDan @thisdog I second that!

— Joe Madore · Tue, Jan 15 2013 06:00:57

@PaulMerrillWMTW @thisdog I love it.

— Joe Hegarty · Fri, Jan 11 2013 11:59:46

Street cred of @thisdog has increased in leaps and bounds with this snarling confrontation: http://bit.ly/TSAJpg #mepolitics

— Lyle · Sat, Jan 12 2013 20:05:49

@Citizensnews It's a dismal day but @thisdog sure put a lot of sunshine into #mepolitics

— Bruce Bourgoine · Sun, Jan 13 2013 04:55:52

Wow! "We do have a private briefing for you afterwards" @thisdog: "That's great, thanks." #mepolitics #righttoknow https://soundcloud.com/sun-journal/thats-great-thanks

— Lyle · Fri, Jan 11 2013 20:37:32

@stevemistler @pressherald Way to go @thisdog !!!

— konnorsdad · Mon, Jan 14 2013 05:31:38

RT @mikeshepherdME: All applaud @thisdog for opening budget meeting with leg. leaders & governor. Sets a nice precedent. #mepolitics https://soundcloud.com/sun-journal/thats-great-thanks

— Lance Boucher · Sun, Jan 13 2013 05:58:44

RT @mikeshepherdME: All applaud @thisdog for opening budget meeting with leg. leaders & governor. Sets a nice precedent. #mepolitics https://soundcloud.com/sun-journal/thats-great-thanks

— Scott Monroe · Sun, Jan 13 2013 07:21:08

@PaulMerrillWMTW @thisdog Reporters ought to flex news muscles to keep citizenry informed #mepolitics

— Bruce Bourgoine · Fri, Jan 11 2013 12:03:19

@NewsProJoe @AdrienneBennett says it was @thisdog and Dems said he could be here. Can't blame him for trying!

— Paul Merrill · Fri, Jan 11 2013 11:54:21

Debate season gets started with a 2-person debate at Texas Instruments. As viewed via social media.

Storified by Scott Thistle · Wed, Sep 12 2012 10:33:10

King, Summers to debate manufacturing issues

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine - Independent former Gov. Angus King and Republican Charlie Summers, Maine's Secretary of State, will square off We...

RT @DBrandewie: Angus King: U.S. can be completely oil-free in 5 YEARS. Huh? #mesen #mepolitics

— Lyle · Wed, Sep 12 2012 09:58:51

Ambiguous Independent Angus King says he supports Obamacare, then says he has concerns with it. Which is it? #mesen #mepolitics

— Drew Brandewie · Wed, Sep 12 2012 09:58:22

I support the ACA, our next step must be addressing the cost issue and incentives for prevention and improved primary care help us do that.

— Angus King · Wed, Sep 12 2012 10:06:18

Charlie: The Affordable Care Act will cost Maine more than stats show now, it should be repealed #mesen #mepolitics

— Drew Brandewie · Wed, Sep 12 2012 10:01:49

RT @PaulMerrillWMTW: @AngusKing2012 and @Summersformaine debate. #mepolitics #mesen http://pic.twitter.com/Ih4jIMww · Crystal Canney

King: Washington is completely locked up. Need to try something different #mesen #mepolitics

— John Richardson · Wed, Sep 12 2012 10:25:15

Summers: Process not broken. What is needed is someone who stands for something #mesen #mepolitics

— John Richardson · Wed, Sep 12 2012 10:27:09

Charlie: Mainers should be able to buy health care insurance same way as they can buy auto insurance: across state lines #mesen #mepolitics

— Drew Brandewie · Wed, Sep 12 2012 10:02:37

Charlie on energy: boost nuclear power production; US has moral obligation to create its own energy #mesen #mepolitics

— Drew Brandewie · Wed, Sep 12 2012 09:50:34

Natural gas is America's second chance. Our gas is 1/5 what it costs in China giving our country an enormous competitive advantage.

— Angus King · Wed, Sep 12 2012 09:58:06

Angus just threw wind overboard for natural gas. Amazing. Looks like he's shifting now that his scam has been revealed. #mepolitics

— Lance Dutson · Wed, Sep 12 2012 09:58:31

Charlie: we can't stick our heads in the sand any longer: need clean coal, nat. gas, Keystone pipeline #mesen #mepolitics

— Drew Brandewie · Wed, Sep 12 2012 09:51:59

@DBrandewie Yeah, clean coal would be nice; too bad it doesn't exist. #mesen #mepolitics

— NancyEH · Wed, Sep 12 2012 09:53:51

Angus King: U.S. can be completely oil-free in 5 YEARS. Huh? #mesen #mepolitics

— Drew Brandewie · Wed, Sep 12 2012 09:56:20

We need to take a comprehensive look at tax reform, but that has to happen in the context of how we are going to reduce our national deficit

— Angus King · Wed, Sep 12 2012 09:49:49

Better enforcement & a tougher approach to negotiations will help ensure that US businesses are not handicapped by free trade agreements.

— Angus King · Wed, Sep 12 2012 09:43:56

Charlie: as U.S. Senator, I will create Natl Small Business Advocate like I did here in Maine #mesen #mepolitics

— Drew Brandewie · Wed, Sep 12 2012 10:07:56

R&D is the best path forward for economic development - cutting funding for that type of creativity and basic research is shortsighted.

— Angus King · Wed, Sep 12 2012 09:26:56

Charlie: we should be encouraging our next wave of entreprenuers, not punishing those who are successful. #mesen #mepolitics

— Drew Brandewie · Wed, Sep 12 2012 10:19:04

Do political lawn signs matter much anymore?

Storified by Scott Thistle · Mon, Sep 10 2012 12:29:43

Any #mepolitics thoughts on campaign lawn sign effectiveness? Do they change minds, win votes or increase name recognition?

— Scott Thistle · Mon, Sep 10 2012 12:05:09

@thisdog In yards, good. On roadsides, bad. In any case, useless unless it's clear who the sign is for and what position. #mepolitics

— NancyEH · Mon, Sep 10 2012 12:12:06

@CuzziMJ @thisdog Signs never win campaigns. Useful only in driving opposing candidate crazy (and keeping your candidate sane).

— Ethan Strimling · Mon, Sep 10 2012 12:18:56

@thisdog valuable in local races where name rec often key to victory. beyond that, waste of campaign resources and staff time.

— Michael Cuzzi · Mon, Sep 10 2012 12:15:16

@thisdog Hard to believe candidates would keep making em/buying em if they weren't successful on some level, right?

— Eric Russell · Mon, Sep 10 2012 12:06:50

Do Campaign Signs work?

As many candidates on our roster can attest, I have a serious aversion to campaign signs. In fact, I dislike them. I feel like they simpl...

@thisdog Good post. IMO, they matter more in local races when name recognition plays a bigger role. It's not like Romney/Obama need name rec

— Eric Russell · Mon, Sep 10 2012 12:10:31

@thisdog No, no and no. Although one #SoPoME biz tried to get permit to mix its advertising amongst the roadside campaign signs #clever

— Wm. Duke Harrington · Mon, Sep 10 2012 12:20:45

"I expected more out of my Republican Party," Stavros Mendros, vice chair of Maine's GOP national convention delegation.

Storified by Scott Thistle · Thu, Aug 30 2012 07:04:34

Ron Paul sweeps 'bizarre' Maine GOP convention

AUGUSTA - With Ron Paul forces at the reins, the Maine Republican Convention elected nearly all of the slate supporting the Texas congres...

#RonPaul movement reminds 1 of Lyndon LaRouche's: fanatically defensive personality cult of outlier beliefs http://www.dirigoblue.com/2012/05/sorry-ron-paul-supporters-no-succor-or-sucker-here/ #mepolitics

— Bruce Bourgoine · Wed, Aug 29 2012 16:58:38

Ron Paul delegates ready to flex some political muscle in ME GOP after walkout at RNC. http://on.wcsh6.com/N0sc1e #MePolitics @WCSH6

— Pat Callaghan · Wed, Aug 29 2012 18:24:33

Maine Republicans expect convention results to be challenged on national stage

AUGUSTA -- There is widespread agreement that the Republican State Convention over the weekend suffered from a lack of organization after...

Romney's Maine campaign chair files challenges to election of Ron Paul delegates

A prominent Maine Republican from Cumberland County has filed a challenge with the Republican National Committee over the election of all...

Maine GOP delegates await convention seat rulings

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - As Ron Paul's supporters in Maine pack their bags for the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., the delega...

LePage to skip GOP convention

AUGUSTA - Gov. Paul LePage said Friday that he will not attend the Republican National Convention, highlighting a deep rift within the st...

Lewiston GOP delegate for Ron Paul says vote 'railroaded'

A former state lawmaker and the vice chairman of the Maine GOP's delegation at the national convention in Tampa said he was deeply disapp...

GOP standoff: National Republican panel, Paul supporters fail to reach compromise

AUGUSTA, - A national Republican committee offered a scathing analysis of Maine’s GOP convention at which a slate of Ron Paul suppo...

If your win is certain and pretty much wrapped up, why still cheat? Good job RNC, way to start a family feud in your own house! I will say it once again.. "IT'S ALL RIGGED" http://www.ronpaulforums.com/content.php?1670-Video-RNC-Sham-2012&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

— Scott-Rebecca Birdsley-Holleman · Thu, Aug 30 2012 07:00:38

Ron Paul delegates get worse seats than Republicans from Guam, Samoa http://bdn.to/fe22 #mepolitics via @bangordailynews

— Chris · Wed, Aug 29 2012 12:57:32

Maine becomes rallying cry for national Ron Paul movement: http://pollways.bangordailynews.com/2012/08/29/national/maine-becomes-rallying-cry-for-national-ron-paul-movement/ #mepolitics

— Amy Fried · Wed, Aug 29 2012 18:43:28

To my friends who support Ron Paul: Are you still writing in Ron Paul? Are you voting for Gary Johnson instead? Are you voting for another candidate? Are you voting at all?

— Kenneth Bailey · Thu, Aug 30 2012 07:02:10

"The great thing about it is it is two-way interaction," Dutson said. "It's more fluid and productive in many ways compared to say just television or newspaper advertising." — Lance Dutson, Campaign Manger for U.S. Senate campaign of Charlie Summers.

Storified by Scott Thistle · Wed, Aug 22 2012 12:56:29

Bono's ONE campaign lobbies Dill, King and Summers to support foreign aid if ... http://sns.mx/wrsty5

— U2 Breaking News · Tue, Aug 21 2012 18:58:28

Angus King repudiates #Ryanism –#Maine http://pollways.bangordailynews.com/2012/08/22/national/angus-king-repudiates-ryanism/?ref=blogswidget

— L G J · Wed, Aug 22 2012 08:29:30

US SENATE – MAINE (Moore) Angus King (I) 46% Charlie Summers (R) 28% Cynthia Dill (D) 8%

— thinkngpolitics · Wed, Aug 15 2012 09:45:49

Why am I running for the United states Senate? Watch this video.

— Cynthia Ann Dill · Wed, Aug 15 2012 12:54:58

RT @Citizensnews: And @LagWolf, Woods & Dalton @arsenaux007: People in Maine don't acknowledge Dill's running for #mesen. It's all King or Summers #mepolitics

— Andrew Ian Dodge · Tue, Aug 14 2012 15:45:18

.@Lagwolf How about running your own internal poll and excluding King, Summers & Dill and reporting your results. #mepolitics

— Lyle · Wed, Aug 15 2012 06:18:03

via: Cynthia Ann Dill Instead of cutting Social Security and Medicare, maybe some people need to chip in a bit more.

— Nancy Griffin · Sun, Aug 12 2012 07:06:46

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RT @Peggyschaffer: Cynthia Dill stood with Maine State Employees in our tough fights, and we are standing with her in this tough fight. #mepolitics

— Bob Mentzinger · Tue, Aug 21 2012 12:11:45

RT @mainegop: Cynthia Dill: pro-union, anti-business. http://goo.gl/lHej6 #mepolitics

— ME Young Republicans · Tue, Aug 21 2012 15:45:30

RT @ASFried: Clear statement against vouchering Medicare and privatizing Social Security by @AngusKing2012 http://angus2012.com/womens-equality/ #mepolitics

— Crystal Canney · Tue, Aug 21 2012 10:34:17

RT @rsmccain: #tcot SUPPORT Charlie Summers @Summersformaine Maine GOP Senate candidate who can WIN! http://www.summersformaine.com/

— TrueTexasTea · Tue, Aug 21 2012 21:21:22

Come join Charlie Summers candidate for U. S. Senate and gang at 10 am at the Balloon Festival.on the lewiston side. Meet us at the Maine entrance.

— Lois Snowe Mello · Thu, Aug 16 2012 11:44:54

Maine's Angus King stirs the pot in Senate race -- with charming stories about... Antarctic exploration?! http://ow.ly/d9cuu

— Boston Globe Opinion · Wed, Aug 22 2012 06:34:56

RT @mainegop: ME GOP Comms Dir. takes former Speaker Saxl to task for Angus King defense. http://goo.gl/9nVCE #mepolitics

— David Heidrich · Wed, Aug 22 2012 04:18:48

Some of the social media reaction to Gov. LePage's statement on Obamacare and the individual mandate ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court

Storified by Scott Thistle · Mon, Jul 09 2012 13:18:55

LePage offers statement on "Gestapo" comment

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - With a well-earned reputation for blunt rhetoric, Maine Gov. Paul LePage stirred outrage again when he likened the...

Director of Portland's Jewish Community Center says Gov. LePage called her to apologize. #mepolitics

— Paul Merrill · Mon, Jul 09 2012 12:50:25

While #megov talks about HC taxes, let's not forget PL90 & its $4/m/person tax on EVERY insured person in ME. Thanks MEGOP! #mepolitics

— Peggy Schaffer · Mon, Jul 09 2012 12:45:01

HOLY - Is that $4/person/month family/4 will have to pay $16/month or $192/year in TAX INCREASE for LePage PL90? @Peggyschaffer #mepolitics

— PGarrity · Mon, Jul 09 2012 12:59:21

Not an apology but more a clarification. RT @sunjournal: LePage offers statement on "Gestapo" comment #mepolitics http://ow.ly/c7owo

— Scott Thistle · Mon, Jul 09 2012 12:02:11

Dirigo Blue: LePage says “new Gestapo” comment “clouded his message” http://bit.ly/NDfulM #mepolitics

— Maine Politics · Mon, Jul 09 2012 11:54:30

@DirigoBlue @thisdog It is a classic non-apology wrapped up in further blaming a third party. It takes no responsibility at all. #mepolitics

— Bruce Bourgoine · Mon, Jul 09 2012 12:31:17

@thisdog Statements of "sorry if anyone offended" w/o "sorry I said that" are not apologies #mepolitics See it in sports all the time

— Gerald Weinand · Mon, Jul 09 2012 12:22:11

#megov LePage: "Gestapo" comment was not meant to "insult anyone" or "minimize" atrocities; says use of the word "clouded" his message.

— Mo Mehlsak · Mon, Jul 09 2012 11:44:55

Why LePage's 'Gestapo' Comment Is Different: http://bit.ly/McGPPF #mepolitics #megov

— Mike Tipping · Mon, Jul 09 2012 07:30:39

The History Place - Triumph of Hitler: The Gestapo is Born http://bit.ly/GKyOOw Here progressive lefties in #mepolitics. LePage is RIGHT!

— Dave B. · Mon, Jul 09 2012 11:53:32

LePage says Gestapo comment clouded his message: http://ow.ly/c7n45 #mepolitics

— Steve Mistler · Mon, Jul 09 2012 11:43:54

“@AdrienneBennett: Statement of Governor LePage on Gestapo Comment http://tinyurl.com/6u2qp35” #mepolitics

— Anthony Ronzio · Mon, Jul 09 2012 11:36:58

[Take 2] So #megov wholly owns the 'Gestapo' comment. Pleased his staff isn't pushing that rhetoric. (cc: @AdrienneBennett) #mepolitics

— Michael Cuzzi · Mon, Jul 09 2012 11:33:43

Here's what was being said in Maine political circles regarding the ruling on the Affordable Care Act

Storified by Scott Thistle · Thu, Jun 28 2012 08:57:24

High court upholds key part of Obama health law

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the vast majority of President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul, inclu...

This time SCOTUS put law over politics. Welcome surprise and a win for the American people. #mepolitics

— Chellie Pingree · Thu, Jun 28 2012 07:15:01

Supreme Court upholds key part of Obama health law

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court has upheld the individual insurance requirement at the heart of President Barack Obama's health care overh...

How many Maine tax dollars have been squandered by opposing "Obamacare"? #MEPolitics?

— Cris Edward Johnson · Thu, Jun 28 2012 08:16:49

Supreme Court upholds key part of Obama health care law | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Posted: 10:12 AMUpdated: 11:20 AM The Associated Press WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court today upheld the individual insurance requirement a...

MT @Uncucumbered: Roberts: Gov does not have power to require people to buy #HC ins but does have power to tax those who don't. #mepolitics

— Lyle · Thu, Jun 28 2012 08:11:08

M.D. Harmon: Liberals reaction to Obamacare ruling could affect future role of SCOTUS http://www.themainewire.com/2012/06/m-d-harmon-liberals-reaction-obamacare-ruling-affect-future-role-scotus/ #mepolitics #obamacare #scotus

— The Maine Wire · Wed, Jun 27 2012 09:48:55

RT @SharonTreat: Wow! RT @SCOTUSblog #SCOTUS upholds #ACA individual mandate. #mepolitics

— Maine Democrats · Thu, Jun 28 2012 07:12:43

Will be very interesting to hear tea party fanatics and talk show screamers pillage #scotus Chief Justice Roberts in weeks ahead #mepolitics

— Bruce Bourgoine · Thu, Jun 28 2012 08:15:49