North of Bangor

Michelle Anderson: North of Bangor

2nd Congressional District Candidate Jason Levesque
The other night, Jason Levesque was in Millinocket for a fundraiser, and we took that opportunity to speak to him again.

We talked about what he's been doing since our last interview with him, tea parties, how he intends to deal with with town hall meetings and people who are unhappy with him, and funding for the wars in Iraq and in Afghanistan.

Michelle Anderson: North of Bangor

Independent Gubernatorial Candidate Samme Bailey

Last week, I met with Samme Bailey, Independent candidate for governor, in Bangor, at Governor's Restaurant, to discuss his view of the situation Maine finds itself in, and how he believes he can help to change that situation if he is elected Governor.

We discussed the economic state of affairs in Aroostook County, what we need to do about the outflow of our "best and brightest," and economic recovery.

Michelle Anderson Interview Bob Emrich, Stand for Marriage Maine, 10/7
Michelle Anderson: North of Bangor

Bob Emrich of Stand for Marriage Maine Interview

I met with Bob Emrich, of Stand for Marriage Maine, last week at the Tim Horton's in Newport.

We discussed the "Yes on 1" campaign, the consequences of changing the definition of marriage, the difference between the gay rights legislation and the redefinition of marriage, the famous "second collection, and the overall agenda of the progressive movement.

Michelle Anderson Interviews TABOR NOW Chair David Crocker, 10/12

Michelle Anderson: North of Bangor

TABOR NOW Chair David Crocker Interview

I talked on the telephone last weekend with TABOR chairman David Crocker, from his home in Portland.

We discussed TABOR II, charges that TABOR would cause disasters in the infrastructure, schools, and other "vital services," and the claims that Colorado suspended its TABOR law because of those problems.

Michelle Anderson Interviews Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Bruce Poliquin, 9/28 Michelle Anderson: North of Bangor

Bruce Poliquin Interview Part 1

Earlier this month, I met with Bruce Poliquin at the Woodlands Country Club in Falmouth.

Over our coffee, we discussed his thoughts about taxes, Dirigo, MaineCare, and LURC.

"We haven't reduced taxes at all. We've just changed the way we collect the same amount of money."

Michelle Anderson Interviews Lynne Williams, 9/1/09 Michelle Anderson: North of Bangor

Lynne Williams Interview Part 2

I recently had coffee with Lynne Williams, the Green candidate for governor. We sat down in Border's Bookstore's cafe and discussed why northern Mainers would want to vote for Lynne Williams.

Lynne, a lawyer who holds a doctorate in psychology, explained her stance on windpower, clean coal, and nuclear power, as well as other issues which affect those of us who are North of Bangor.

Michelle Anderson: North of Bangor

Interview: Jason Levesque, 2nd CD Candidate, 6/27 (Time: 7 mins. 3 secs)

Saturday morning, the Lincoln Area Republicans hosted a meeting during which Jason Levesque introduced himself.

The 36-year-old fifth-generation Mainer who started Argo Marketing Group before his 30th birthday, sat down with me to answer a few questions about what he's about and how he's going to help the Second District.