Maine people have not forgotten in less than two years the damage that was done to this great state by years of Democratic domination of state government and are coming in droves to participate in their causes and cheer on their state candidates. They are also coming to participate in the Presidential Poll and participate they did with signs, stickers, and grand applause for their favorites.
Kennebec County’s Republican Committeewoman and caucus organizer Kim Pettengill reported 350 people in attendance at the gym at Farrington School in Augusta on Saturday the 4TH. The towns of Hallowell, Monmouth, Pittston and Winthrop held town caucuses later in the afternoon to accommodate those who could not get to Augusta in the morning, which brought even more people to the process. Rome will caucus on the 16TH and Clinton on the 18TH.
The Associated Press reported on the Piscataquis County caucus that was held on Sunday the 5TH. It was chosen largely because it was the only New England County not to vote for President Obama in the 2008 election. Piscataquis County Chair, Andy Torbett was quoted as having said the speakers for Sunday’s gathering had been lined up for Romney, Paul, and Gingrich. He noted that even though Santorum did not have any one speak he also has supporters here in Maine.
Maine Republican Party Chairman Charlie Webster said as a result of his observations, “I expect there will be a record turnout at the May convention.”
Caucuses across Maine will continue throughout the week and will culminate this coming Saturday evening with the announcement of the Presidential Straw Poll winner at 7:30 at the Portland Regency. If you would like to attend a caucus please check out www.mainegop.com and click on Maine G.O.P. 2012 Caucus Information on the front page.
