Continuing onward into the afternoon! A collection of news links and observations from those in attendance at the 2012 Maine Republican Party State Convention in Augusta. See earlier related post here.
Cross posted at Maine Progressives Warehouse
Lyle @Citizensnews
Can Charlie? @DirigoDuke: For all takeover talk, success of Paulites at #MEGOPConvo perceptional? Chair can't affect delegate vote, can he?
Lyle @Citizensnews
Not many #MittRomney supporters tweeting #mepolitics today.
Susan Young @SusanYoungBDN
As predicted, Ron Paul backers take over Maine GOP convention - http://bangordailynews.com/...
The Raw Story @RawStory
Ron Paul supporters hope to hijack Maine GOP Convention this weekend
BDN Maine Politics @BDNPolitics
No one seems to know exactly what's going to happen here now at Maine GOP convention. Sen. Susan Collins still scheduled to speak soon.
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
@Matt_McDonald_ says his tweet announcing Tweed victory has been retweeted more than10,000 times Explains need for extra server #mepolitics
BDN Maine Politics @BDNPolitics
Calling the Maine GOP convention back to order right now. #mepolitics
BDN Maine Politics @BDNPolitics
Not me personally. Chairman Webster is doing that. #mepolitics
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
Motion to suspend rules on the floor. #megop #mepolitics
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Motion for paper ballots fails Webster still acting as chair of Convo #mepolitics
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
Motion to suspend rules fails. #megop #mepolitics
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
Keep in mind, motion to suspend th rules is how the TP platform got passed in Maine (live at http://ustre.am/...)
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
In deference to @SenRonCollins Webster says she will deliver her speech before other agenda items #mepolitics
Peggy Schaffer @Peggyschaffer
@DirigoBlue SenRonCollins? #mepolitics
Avery Day @averydayME
Convo back - recessed to hear speech from US Sen Collins. Unclear what will happen when Convo gets back to business #mepolitics #megop
BDN Maine Politics @BDNPolitics
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins takes the stage at Maine GOP convention #mepolitics
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
Susan Collins praising Olympia Snowe! Ohhh, my favorite part of the day! #mepolitics #megop
Sarah Delage @sarahdelage
Sen. Collins has taken podium. She is thanking Snowe for service. They had to go off agenda so that she could speak at her scheduled time.
Susan Sharon @SusanSharon1
Sen. Susan Collins at the podium at Me GOP convention; thanking Sen Snowe for her service
Jim Fossel @JWFoss
.@SenatorCollins addresses the #megop convention: http://twitter.com/...
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
Susan Collins (live at http://ustre.am/...)
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
Voting for the #PatriotAct brings dignity to #Maine apparently. Just ask Susan Collins. #mepolitics #megop
Lyle @Citizensnews
Good for private sector @cdixon25: Voting for the #PatriotAct brings dignity to #Maine apparently. Just ask Susan Collins #mepolitics #megop
Avery Day @averydayME
Look closely and you may be able to see @SenatorCollins at podium at ME GOP Convo.
http://yfrog.com/...
Susan Sharon @SusanSharon1
Collins says Me is being guided by Republican values; says what Gov LePage and GOP Leaders have achieved is nothing short of remarkable
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
Collins NOT Neocon. Educate yourself. Collins/Snowe vote in lockstep. (live at http://ustre.am/...)
Wm. Duke Harrington @DirigoDuke
@DirigoBlue Extra server need a real thing? I thought @ronzio was joking.
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Collins quotes headline post 2010 election "Maine turns red overnight" One wag thought she meant "Not communist overnight" #mepolitics
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Collins "President Obama has utterly failed to lead" #mepolitics
Susan Sharon @SusanSharon1
Collins says Pres Obama has utterly failed to lead
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Collins "I can't wait to have GOP president in White House. What a diff that will make" #mepolitics Are there more countries to invade?
Lyle @Citizensnews
Potatoes @senatorcollins lol #mepolitics
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Collins now on FDA effort to limit servings of potatoes in school lunches "I was successful in applying a little common sense #mepolitics
Anthony Ronzio @Ronzio
@DirigoDuke @dirigoblue I was totally joking.
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
John Mohr: its Maine, we grow potatos here. DUH (live at http://ustre.am/...)
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Collis says no more recess appointments #mepolitics Says nothing about her colleagues not allowing votes on over 100 Obama nominees
Lyle @Citizensnews
President needs to respect co-equal branches of government @senatorcollins #mepolitics #wordsfollowinaction
Susan Sharon @SusanSharon1
Collins: we need pres and Congress that will replace Obamacare #mepolitics
Andrea Parkinson @andiparkinson2
Saturday Morning ME GOP Convention Tweets
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Collins "Democrats think everyday is April 15th" #mepolitics
Lyle @Citizensnews
Every day is 4th July R's. Every day April 15th D's @senatorcollins #mepolitics
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
@Ronzio @DirigoDuke You got me!
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
@Peggyschaffer Sorry - tweeting fast @SenatorCollins #mepolitics THanks
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
A fake liberty slate is going around. Either #MittRomney or #megop is now playing dirty. #mepolitics #RonPaul
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Collins done - Webster is still acting as chair of convention #mepolitics
BDN Maine Politics @BDNPolitics
Collins finishes 20-minute speech at Maine GOP convention. Check out BDN soon for a story on her remarks. #mepolitics
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
NOT Tweed. Webster still acting as chair. (live at http://ustre.am/...)
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
In response to #MittRomney campaign motion, numbers of credentialed delegates who have checked in is being revealed. #megop #mepolitics
Maine Breaking News @bangordailynews
Sen. Collins addresses Maine GOP convention, says state needs to stay red http://bdn.to/... #mepolitics
Lyle @Citizensnews
For anyone, like me, not knowing what a fake liberty slate @cdixon25 claims is being handed out at convo: http://bit.ly/... #mepolitics
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
@Citizensnews Slate of candidates supposedly endorsed by the #RonPaul campaign. They're playing dirty. #megop #mepolitics
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
TWO fake liberty slates are now out. One is near identical to the real deal. #MittRomney or #megop is playing dirty. #mepolitics
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
kerry7: go with scarface, at least you have a little friend. No friends in th GOP (live at http://ustre.am/...)
BDN Maine Politics @BDNPolitics
Here's story on Collins' remarks at Maine GOP convention: http://bangordailynews.com/... #mepolitics
Lyle @Citizensnews
.@cdixon25 Can you get a hold of a fake liberty slte and post it to twitter? #mepolitics
Matt McDonald @Matt_McDonald_
The #MaineGOP2012 Convention is on pause because the Romney folks are challenging the chairman vote. #mepolitics
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
If I were a betting man, #MittRomney is really scared that #RonPaul could seriously be winning. #mepolitics #megop
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
National delegate time! Here we go, #RonPaul faithful. This is it! #megop #mepolitics
Lyle @Citizensnews
Nominations to Republican National Convention being made now at #megop convention. #mepolitics
Lyle @Citizensnews
RT @faheyfan: Eric Brakey nominates @ronpaul slate #megop convention #mepolitics
Susan Sharon @SusanSharon1
Nomination of at large delegates to national convention underway #mepolitics
Avery Day @averydayME
Paul supporters officially in control of ME GOP Convo. Tweed now chairing. Taking noms from floor for natl convo dels.
Lyle @Citizensnews
Iran @DirigoBlue: Collins "I can't wait to have GOP prez in W.H. What a diff that will make" #mepolitics Are there more countries to invade?
Collins Watch @CollinsWatch
Collins: "I stand with...you as a committed supporter of...GOP candidates at every level of government" http://bit.ly/... #mepolitics
(At this point, Twitter was over capacity and down for roughly 15-20 minutes.)
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
@sarahdelage hope you brought snacks...and a sleeping bag.
Sarah Delage @sarahdelage
@BobHiggins_PDS I failed on BOTH counts. #politicalpreparationFAIL
Collins Watch @CollinsWatch
Collins doubles down: "We need POTUS & Congress that'll set to work immediately next January to repeal & replace Obamacare" #wow #mepolitics
Sarah Delage @sarahdelage
Now-ish. “@PatCallaghan6: @sarahdelage @SusanSharon1 How soon should we start viewing this as a hostage situation??”
Susan Cover @smcover
Convention back underway. Brent Tweed, Paul supporter, presiding as chairman. Delegate nominations now.
Collins Watch @CollinsWatch
Collins: "Obamacare has more negative side effects than those medications you see advertised on TV." Tell it to the uninsured #mepolitics
Lyle @Citizensnews
Premium care @CollinsWatch: Collins:"need POTUS &Congress thatll set to work immediately next Jan to repeal & replace Obamacare" #mepolitics
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
On the record Dan Billings said the Governor's office has NOTHING to do with how the State Party works #mepolitics
Sarah Delage @sarahdelage
There are a lot of microphones w/a lot of ppl waiting to use them. @OccupyMaine I think they could use your mic check system right abt now.
Collins Watch @CollinsWatch
Whadda I know. But seems to me that politics of Obamacare may be very different when Collins is up in 2014 than they are today.
Lyle @Citizensnews
.@CollinsWatch I'm not sure if Maine's 2 Senators realize implications of Balanced Budget Amendment. No more bringing home bacon #mepolitics
R. Kenneth Lindell @rklindell
Seems like a filibuster by Romney folks with incessant nominations from the floor for delegate. #MaineGOP2012 #maineGOP #mepolitics
Lyle @Citizensnews
RT @Siobhanleslie: @Citizensnews @cdixon25 #mepolitics There have been THREE fake slates going around Maine. Craziness.
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
It was moved that the chair be removed and replaced by Ann Robinson - she declines #mepolitics
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
#MittRomney campaign tried to replace Brent Tweed as chair. Nominee withdrew, motion dead. #megop #mepolitics
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
Fake #RonPaul slates dead, multiple people on them withdrew. #mepolitics #megop
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
An ugly nomination process just closed. We're moving forward! #megop #mepolitics
R. Kenneth Lindell @rklindell
Nominations finally closed #maineGOP #MEGOPConvo #mepolitics
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
For somebody who has this in the bag, the #MittRomney campaign is pissed and looking extremely desperate. #megop #mepolitics
PressHerald @PressHerald
UPDATED: Ron Paul supporters officially take over Maine's GOP convention http://tinyurl.com/... #MEpolitics #Romney #RonPaul
Josh Putnam @FHQ
.@chucktodd Situation for Romney in Maine is seemingly no better. #megop #mepolitics
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Mendros now introducing Patrick Calder candidate for #ME01
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
Congressional candidate speeches while delegate ballots are prepared. #mepolitics #megop
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
National delegate ballot now being prepared Tweed moving things along asks congressional candidates to speak to fill time #mepolitics
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Calder "Would you trust Congress w/your life?" NO! "Would you trust Chellie Pingree w/your life?" NO! #mepolitics
Wm. Duke Harrington @DirigoDuke
“@aaronprill Ironic Paul voters can't think for themselves, need people w placards to tell them how to vote” / Interesting What's going on?
Steve Mistler @stevemistler
Capitol Ticker: Convention update: Delayed proceedings could have impact on GOP congressional candidates: #mepolitics
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Just met @aaronprill Thanks for introducing yourself! #mepolitics
Wm. Duke Harrington @DirigoDuke
“@cdixon25: Fake #RonPaul slates dead, multiple people on them withdrew. #mepolitics #megop” / Please explain the "fake" slates.
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Calder "Our Constitution is what it says it is - no more, no less" #mepolitics
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Calder takes swing at Courtney "I'm not doing this because I'm termed out of office" #mepolitics
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Calder makes first mention of Ronald Reagan that I recall #mepolitics
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
These are congressional candidates taking on Chellie Pingree. DELEGATES TOMORROW (live at http://ustre.am/...)
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
@SenJonCourtney now addressing the crowd touting work in #meleg compared to D.C. #mepolitics
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Courtney says Pingree did not stand up to Obama as he proposed cuts to LIHEAP "Did she have to turn down her thermostat?" #mepolitics
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Courtney Did Pingree support #KeystoneXL pipeline? #mepolitics Courtney sponsored resolution asking Obama to approve it
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Standing up in support of @SenJonCourtney are Hello Kitty and Clifford the Big Red Dog #mepolitics
R. Kenneth Lindell @rklindell
Poor Courtney. Very ill at ease at the podium. #MEGOPConvo
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Spkr Nutting introducing @SenKevinRaye #mepolitics
Andrea Parkinson @andiparkinson2
Saturday Maine GOP Convention Tweets: The Afternoon Edition http://www.dirigoblue.com/... #mepolitics #megopconvo
Amy Fried @ASFried
What's happening at the ME GOP convention grows out of caucus mess. Read what I wrote back then. http://pollways.bangordailynews.com/... #mepolitics
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Raye contrasts himself w/ @RepMikeMichaud without mentioning his name "Our Congressman" #mepolitics
Andrea Parkinson @andiparkinson2
Raye sounds desperate and shrill #mepolitics #megopconvo
Henry Beck @HenryBeckMaine
@DirigoBlue I oppose cuts to LIHEAP too but why is it completely OK for gov 2 help heat homes but not help pay for healthcare- thats the ?
R. Kenneth Lindell @rklindell
Raye gives a good speech. #MEGOPConvo
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
For those keeping score at #MEGOPConvo it's Reagan - 1 Hitler - 1 #mepolitics
R. Kenneth Lindell @rklindell
Blaine has improved his speaking skill. #MEGOPConvo
Wm. Duke Harrington @DirigoDuke
Perception a matter of perspective - “@andiparkinson2: Raye sounds desperate and shrill” “@rklindell: Raye gives a good speech" #MEGOPConvo
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
@DirigoDuke #MittRomney campaign attempted to divide #RonPaul vote by circulating fake delegate slates. #megop #mepolitics
PGarrity @PGarrityCom
@aaronprill @sarahprill All the best with this "event" - more important than any political event or party #mepolitics
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Invoking Joshua Chamberlain & Maine 20th Richardson says he's ready to go to Washington and take our country back #mepolitics
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
Blaine Richardson chose better music than Kevin Raye. Just sayin. #megop #mepolitics
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
Media is there, I know 4 reporters there, and I'm watching from home (live at http://ustre.am/...)
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
WMTW WCSH BANGOR DAILY NEWS DIRIGOBLUE (live at http://ustre.am/...)
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
and Maine has 24 delegated to the nationals (live at http://ustre.am/...)
Maine Politics @MainePolitics
Dirigo Blue: Saturday Maine GOP Convention Tweets: The Afternoon Edition http://bit.ly/... #mepolitics
Andrea Parkinson @andiparkinson2
@cdixon25 Listening to #megopconvo music like hearing a Chevy truck commercial #jingobellsjingobells #mepolitics
R. Kenneth Lindell @rklindell
More mass confusion as delegate ballots are passed out #MEGOPConvo
Amy Fried @ASFried
Does what's happened so far at ME GOP convention have implications for U.S. Senate primary? Your thoughts, please. #mepolitics #megop
WABI_TV5 @WABI_TV5
Republican Convention Underway in Augusta http://www.wabi.tv/...
Susan Sharon @SusanSharon1
We are at a standstill at Me GOP convention as someone questions why there are more ballots than eligible delegates to vote #me politics
Andrea Parkinson @andiparkinson2
Discuss: Worst pol music choice ever. I say Clinton's Fleetwood Mac "Don't Stop". GAH; hate that song to this DAY #mepolitics #megopconvo
Troy R. Bennett @Troy_R_Bennett
Kevin Raye also uses arch liberal J. C. Mellencamp theme song. #MEGOPConvo #mepolitics
Lyle @Citizensnews
.@ASFried #mesen candidates would be foolish if want part of energetic R vote not to speak some of the @RepRonPaul talk & walk. #mepolitics
Amy Fried @ASFried
Seems can track @Blaine4Congress vs Raye to Tea Party vs R Establishment. What about Sen candidates? How track to Romney v Paul? #mepolitics
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
balloting postponement. (live at http://ustre.am/...)
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
#MEGOPConvo chair proposes voting on national delegates be postponed until Sun at 9:30 #mepolitics Webster objects - many in church
Susan Sharon @SusanSharon1
Problems with ballots at Me GOP convention means voting for delegates to natl convention may have to be postponed til tomorrow
Susan Sharon @SusanSharon1
Floor fight underway at Me GOP convention over delaying voting til tomorrow #me politics
R. Kenneth Lindell @rklindell
Serious ballot snafu delays vote for delegates. #MEGOPConvo #mepolitics
Susan Sharon @SusanSharon1
Vote to delay until tomorrow fails #me politics
Avery Day @averydayME
1st round of votes for natl dels thown out for ballot insecurity. Convo at a stalemate. Dels getting frustrated. #megop
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Motion to move nat'l delegate vote to Sun fails #mepolitics Unclear how they will hold vote today if it will take hours to print ballots
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Had a nice chat with Scott Fish and his wife Claudia #mepolitics
Wm. Duke Harrington @DirigoDuke
@rklindell What is the snafu?
NancyEH @NancyEH
Has anyone told @themainewire there's the #MEGOP convention going on? #MEpolitics
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
Adele Hansen: from Augusta to Aroostook Cty is like a 5 hour drive (live at http://ustre.am/...)
Wm. Duke Harrington @DirigoDuke
Based on tweets, it could be argued that SNAFU is the SN at today's #MEGOPConvo
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
It was a real fight to simply move #MEGOPConvo to Sat-Sun from Fri-Sat to move delegate vote to Sun at 9:30 was non-starter #mepolitics
Lyle @Citizensnews
Amen @andiparkinson2: Worst pol music. Clinton's Fleetwood Mac "Don't Stop". GAH; hate that song to this DAY #mepolitics #megopconvo
Lyle @Citizensnews
Nowt from @matthewgagnon or @ldutson @NancyEH: Has anyone told @themainewire there's the #MEGOP convention going on? #MEpolitics
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
this is like watching someone pointillist paint a train wreck (live at http://ustre.am/...)
R. Kenneth Lindell @rklindell
Cumberland County delegation seems to be sabotaging delegate vote. Preparing for a credential fight in Tampa. #MEGOPConvo #mepolitics
Amy Fried @ASFried
@Citizensnews @andiparkinson2 This year it looks like the Dem pres nominee will be playing Springsteen. http://www.youtube.com/... #mepolitics
ME PoliticsinStereo @MEnStereo
Saturday Maine GOP Convention Tweets: The Afternoon Edition
Gerald Weinand @DirigoBlue
Print copies of the @themainewire are available for anyone to take home I did see @ldutson and @samadolphsen outside earlier #mepolitics
Andrea Parkinson @andiparkinson2
@ASFried @Citizensnews The perpetual smart*ss in me was hoping for "Born in the USA" re: Springsteen/ @BarackObama theme link #mepolitics
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
This is a total mess. Pure chaos. We're going to be here a while. #mepolitics #megop
R. Kenneth Lindell @rklindell
@DirigoDuke someone took more ballots than authorized #MEGOPConvo
R. Kenneth Lindell @rklindell
@stavrosmendros moves that we break into county caucuses and vote for delegates there. #MEGOPConvo #mepolitics
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
channel is offline. this is from earlier (live at http://ustre.am/...)
Avery Day @averydayME
Dels to cty convos. Still no vote on natl dels at me Gop Congo. #mepolitics
Bob Higgins @BobHiggins_PDS
LibertyForever: since the RP folks are in charge of the ballots? (live at http://ustre.am/...)
Chris Dixon @cdixon25
A lot is going on, #RonPaul supporters. We're keeping the faith though. We WILL win this for you! #mepolitics #megop