Brennan Supports Public Financing of Elections
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007 Posted in In The News | Comments OffFrom the Des Moines Register, April 18, 2007: State Sen. Michael Brennan, a Maine Democrat, spoke with supporters of the Iowa proposal in a conference call Tuesday. The majority of candidates choose to run a state-paid election, he said, which has turned the focus on issues instead of fundraising. "It has really restored confidence in the election [...]
Former Legislator, Veteran Tell Group It’s Time to Bring Troops Back From Iraq
Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 Posted in In The News | Comments OffBy Steve Cartwright Kennebec Journal AUGUSTA -- The war in Iraq can't be won and troops should come home now. That's according to a veteran of the U.S.-led conflict who spoke Wednesday at a City Center gathering of 60 people opposed to continuing the war, which began four years ago this week. "We're making it a lot worse," said Isaac Weekly, 23, of Lewiston. When Weekly enlisted in the Army as a high school senior
Rallies Across State Denounce War
Monday, March 19th, 2007 Posted in In The News | Comments OffBy ELBERT AULL, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald Antiwar activists gathered Sunday in dozens of towns and cities across Maine in a storm-delayed show of opposition to the Iraq war.In Portland, a group of about 50 protesters gathered at Monument Square and called on Congress to end the war.
Brennan Explores 1st District Candidacy
Thursday, January 25th, 2007 Posted in In The News | Comments OffBy Kate Bucklin, The Forecaster PORTLAND – Although U.S. Rep. Tom Allen hasn’t said he plans to change jobs, former Democratic state Sen. Michael Brennan announced he is forming a committee to explore running for Congress in 2008.
