Great Caucus !

Last night's caucus turned out to be a wonderful success. We had very good turnout by both voters and candidates alike, the chowder was excellent and we now have a cohesive party committee to keep things running in our small neck of the woods. Also nice is the full slate of delegates and alternate delegates that will be attending the
Maine state convention in early May. In years past, this hasn't always been the case.

While enjoying chowder, the candidates and voters got a chance to exchange ideas and talk about the issues. Gubenatorial candidates Steve Abbott, Bill Beardsley, Paul LaPage, Matt Jacobson, Peter Mills, and Les Otten all spoke or had representatives. David Trahan (state senator) and Linc Sample (running for district 61) also attended and got up to say a few words.

The door is still open as to who I plan on voting for, but so far my favorites are Abbott, LaPage and Jacobson. I had a nice, long chat with Jacobson and liked what Abbott had to say. I'd be happy with either one. LaPage wasn't able to make it but I did hear him speak at the Lincoln County Caucus and was very impressed. What an incredible rags to riches life story he has.

All in all last night's caucus was a true story of democracy in action. Not to mention that it was a heck of alot of fun!