Maine Democrats Opt for Conventional Politics in a Unconventional Era The upcoming state convention in Bangor, Maine, has been touted as one of the most unusual episodes in recent American politics.
However, scratch beneath the surface, and it becomes clear that this exercise in democratic process is, in fact, a deeply conventional move by Maine Democrats.
Last year's hesitation from Governor Janet Mills over whether to run for Senate effectively froze out other credible Democratic candidates.