University of Southern Maine USM Digital Commons Free Press, The, 1971- Student Newspapers 10-23-2006 The Free Press Vol. 38, Issue 6, 10-23-2006 Angelique Carson University of Southern Maine Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/free_press Recommended Citation Carson, Angelique, "The Free Press Vol. 38, Issue 6, 10-23-2006" (2006). Free Press, The, 1971-. 30. https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/free_press/30 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at USM Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Free Press, The, 1971- by an authorized administrator of USM Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Staff food picks We heart Moses TABOR facts PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 2 SPECIAL DINING OUT ISSUE Volume 38, Issue 6 October 23, 2006 Clinton nets $80k for his ‘model’ gov Baldacci fundraiser sells out at USM JOEL C. THERIAULT of their party...[they] make most walking-around Republicans seem liberal.” SENIOR STAFF WRITER “Essentially, they’re rooted in three things,” said Clinton of the ruling members of the Former U.S. President Bill Clinton spoke Republican Party. “They want to concentrate to a sold-out crowd of over 500 at a fundraiser wealth as much as possible, they want to have last Monday to show his support for Maine’s as much power and have it as unaccountable as Democratic party. The event was held at possible, and they want to have this ideology Hannaford Hall in the Abromson Community with which they can divide America and demon- Education Center on the Portland Campus. ize those with whom they disagree.” Clinton began his speech by thanking the Baldacci expressed his gratitude as well. various people in Maine who helped him on his “I want to thank [USM] President [Richard] road to the White House, and to those who still Pattenaude, and I want to thank the University support Democratic views. “I want to thank John of Southern Maine and the university system be- Baldacci for serving as governor,” said Clinton. cause they’re doing a terrific job educating our “And for giving us a role model of exactly what future economy.” is not going on in Washington D.C. today. Other speakers at the fundraiser were: Ben “The Democrats, by default, have become Dudley, chairman of Maine’s Democratic Party; both the liberal and the conservative party of Maine’s Speaker of the House John Richardson; America,” Clinton said. “And I don’t mean Jeanne Hay Bright, the Democratic candidate any disrespect for those in the Republican Party for the U.S. Senate from Maine; and Tom Allen, now...but the Republicans that are in control are PHOTO BY ANGELIQUE CARSON the most ideological, the most right-wing sliver William Jefferson Clinton stands in front of USM students last week see CLINTON, page 12 Candidates on campus Gubernatorial debate goes cyber ERIK EISELE impression by wearing a blue lation restricting abortion, but plaid kilt and a matching beret, I wouldn’t bring it up on my STAFF WRITER along with a sword he was own,” he said. asked to relinquish by debate Baldacci spent much of the In between appear- officials. time pointing out the positive ances by former presidents The format was different points of his tenure and saying and current congressmen, the from past debates held at the Maine is on the right track. Abromson Center hosted an- Abromson Center. Instead of “Because of Dirigo Health, other Gubernatorial debate the same question being direct- 17,000 Mainers are insured. It’s Tuesday, the first of its kind in ed at each candidate in turn, a start, but it needs more time the state. different questions from voters to work,” he said. Baldacci was The event, sponsored by who had written in were direct- asked to respond to ten ques- the Portland Press Herald, ed at one or two of the candi- tions, tied with LaMarche for WMTW News 8 and the Society dates, not giving the others the the second most. of Professional Journalists, was opportunity to answer. LaMarche said she does broadcast over the Internet as Woodcock fielded 12 ques- not support TABOR and that well as on television. tions, the most of any candidate an alternative solution would The five candidates on in the hour-long televised por- be to tax businesses on profits, the ballot this November tion of the debate, while NaPier not on holdings, so reinvest- showed up: Democrat John was asked the fewest questions ment would not be penalized. Baldacci, Green Pat LaMarche, with seven. She criticized Baldacci’s Independent Barbara Merrill, Woodcock answered mul- Dirigo Health, saying it didn’t Independent Phillip Morris tiple questions on abortion. He do enough by leaving too many NaPier and Republican reaffirmed his pro-life status uninsured. She said universal Chandler Woodcock. NaPier is several times. healthcare is the only way to a former felon who made news “I would like to see abor- go. a month ago by being asked to tion limited to rape, incest, or Merrill took what has leave a previous gubernatorial when the life of the mother is in become her traditional role debate that he wasn’t invited danger. If Roe vs. Wade were PRESS HERALD PHOTO BY JOHN EWING/PORTLAND to. He again made a strong see DEBATE, page 15 overturned I would sign legis- Baldacci, LaMarche, Merrill and Woodcock debate policy at Abromson Center. 2 The Free Press | October 23, 2006 news ��� TABOR takes hit �� �� Know the Issue � � � � Student Senate backs board � Question 1 essentials distilled JOEL C. THERIAULT TABOR is only going to he controversial referendum knows as The Taxpayer’s Bill of be a bigger problem.” SENIOR STAFF WRITER Tom Zimmerman, T Rights (TABOR) represents a citizen-generated effort to control Portland Taxpayers government spending and better control local and state tax increases. Tensions began to rise at the Association’s Coordinator Ballots will ask this question: “Do you want to limit increases in state COURTESY OF THE senate meeting last Friday when for [TABOR] said to the and local government spending to the rate of inflation plus population USM POLICE DEPARTMENT Student Senate Chair Jay McKeon senate, “Those that are growth and to require voter approval for all tax and fee increases?” interrupted the second speaker on opposed to it have got it OCTOBER 13 the floor. upside-down. The situa- The campaign for the citizen’s initiative, begun two years ago, mir- Hungry mouse (9:15 a.m.) — USM’s Student Senate met at tion that we’re in here in rors TABOR legislation approved in Colorado. While the Colorado leg- Someone reported an injury saying Payson Smith to vote on, among Maine right now is that islation and Maine’s proposed law are similar, the Maine referendum she had been bit by a lab mouse other items, Proposition 35-12, a on Oct. 6. we have one of the poorest attempts to address the problems that occurred in Colorado. Here are resolution that would decide if the job climates in the country, the key points: Going up? (9:59 a.m.) — A facilities Student Senate would support state- and you folks...are going worker sounded the elevator alarm ments by the University of Maine to graduate into that job in Bailey Hall when the machine got System’s board of trustees regard- force.” • Colorado’s TABOR limited state revenue , but the Maine stuck between floors. The Gorham ing TABOR. “There seems to be a TABOR would focus on a spending limit, changing how FD helped the worker out and the TABOR, the Taxpayers Bill of elevator was checked by Northeast notion out there that if I money is handled. Rights, is one referendum on the Elevator Co. don’t vote for this resolu- • Maine’s TABOR establishes a Budget Stabilization ballot for the November 7 election. tion that it means that I’m A strange case of the flu (1 a.m.) (See TABOR sidebar) anti-student or that I don’t Fund (Rainy Day Fund) that will be used for sudden — A girl vomited outside of Upton USM’s board of trustees care about students,” said emergences or unforeseen events where money might Hastings Hall. She said she had the published a statement regarding Jason LaVoie, a student flu and refused medical treatment. be needed. TABOR on Sept. 11. In it, the board senator who’s also running • When the government takes in more revenue then it voiced concern “the board’s most Crash with minors in the back as a republican for the state needs, TABOR would put 20 percent into the Rainy Day (2:13 a.m.) — A vehicle hit the park- serious concern is that [TABOR] Senate. “I’m a student ing control gate at the entrance could have far-reaching, negative myself. I get financial aid. Fund and the remaining 80 percent in the Taxpayer to Portland Hall. Two passengers, consequences on the University of I get financial aid from my Relief Fund. Siobhonne Gilmore (19) and John Maine System’s quality, affordabil- parents, and I see everyday • TABOR proposes to control government spending while Bowers (18) were summonsed for ity, and accessibility.” the taxes that my parents illegal possession of alcohol by a allowing a three percent spending increase each year The statement continued to say have to pay on their prop- minor by consumption. due to inflation and population growth. the board “believe(s) strongly that erty taxes. Everyday, they Chaperone not necessary (2:26 those potential consequences would have to make a choice be- • TABOR will give voters the final say on taxes and fees a.m.) — Someone reported suspi- dilute the many opportunities and tween helping me pay for that the government would like to enact.