LePage was considering a Senate run in 2018 against so-called Maine Independent Angus King, but decided against it.
First of all, LePage hates Washington, D.C. Second, he said in the Senate you’re one of a hundred, whereas as an executive, such as a governor, you’re the sole decision maker on many issues.
President Trump is believed to have wanted LePage in his administration in some capacity but, again, LePage did not want to move to Washington.
When LePage ran for governor the first time, he was overheard telling a group of supporters, “If I’m elected, I’m going to spend most of my time telling Obama to go to hell.”
Of course, the media had a field day, but LePage rose higher in the polls.
Gov. LePage was always getting into trouble speaking his mind, some of it quite blue. The democrats and the media were always outraged, but his supporters loved it.
In many ways, Gov. LePage made President Trump look shy and reserved. The two men got along great. I miss them both.
LePage was active during the GOP primary last July, but I didn’t see or hear from him during the Fall election cycle.
Interestingly enough, when LePage ran for governor, former First Lady Barbara Bush made commercials on TV endorsing him.
Before labor day in 2010, I met Olympia Snowe in a local supermarket. I had a 20 minute conversation with her, and she made it clear that she supported the election of Paul LePage for governor. A pleasant surprise at the time.
I don’t blame LePage for hating DC. Any sane person does. As for being 1 of 100 you have to factor in the seniority system ruled by the likes of McConnell & company. Okay for a young person with decades ahead, not so much for an older person.
Then there are the lies and backstabbing in the hallowed halls of congress.
I don’t blame him.
Interesting about Snowe.
I never knew how to take her. She seemed to be in the mushy middle sometimes. Maybe that worked for her to get things done at the time.
Modern democrats don’t negotiate they demand stridently and browbeat to get their way.
I sure wish Snowe had stayed on, knowing what I know now.