Shrugging Off The Will Of The Voters

Gov. Paul LePage takes a question at a town hall meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, in Auburn, Maine. The Republican governor said that for Maine to become more competitive, the state must keep cutting taxes and energ... Gov. Paul LePage takes a question at a town hall meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, in Auburn, Maine. The Republican governor said that for Maine to become more competitive, the state must keep cutting taxes and energy costs while finding ways to attract more young families. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) MORE LESS
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