This is no longer about dignity. It's about our ability to sustain this system.

It's a contradiction in the governor's proposal to make sure the education dollars go to property tax relief when at the same time he's forcing teacher salaries up.

It's failed government policy. It's time to do something for Maine people and dump this ...

I think it will receive an even more overwhelming reception in the Senate.

It is likely to not be successful when we come back in January. This is a promise that may not be kept.