Former Green vice presidential candidate runs for governor of Maine

Pat LaMarche, who ran on the national Green Party ticket for vice president in 2004, announced her candidacy for Maine governor on Thursday.

At a news conference in the State House, LaMarche said she has started the process to qualify for public financing for her Blaine House campaign under the state's Clean Elections Act.

A capital-area radio personality known for her past political activity in the state, LaMarche listed jobs, education, health care and reforming Maine's tax structure as the top issues.

"Maine is losing young people to better jobs outside of Maine," said LaMarche. "We are losing whole industries - not just businesses - due to the unacceptable business and tax climate in Maine, and we are losing the ability to keep families healthy and well-fed."


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according to their Fairfield County newsletter.


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldCountyGreens-newsletter/message/59