On the same day that Senate President Elizabeth Mitchell (D-Vassalboro) shocked the state by declaring her candidacy for Governor, Cianbro CEO Peter Vigue gave a speech in Waterville that outlined his plan for Maine's economy.
The (presumed) Republican was in the backyard of likely primary opponent (and Republican Punk's favored son) Paul LePage, talking about his long-desired East-West highway, extending I95 up to the Canadian border, increased rail use, improved energy infrastructure, a $300 million "revolving capital loan" to attract business, and turning Maine into the "food basket" of the east due to Maine's proximity (one day's drive) to 2/3 of the U.S. population.
While his plans seem to be a little convuluted at times, he is a very intelligent man, strong leader, and has the business acumen and fiscal and regulatory conservatism that Maine needs. It seems unlikely that he'd be on this (decidedly non-Cianbro related) tour if he didn't have something up his sleeve. We'll keep our eyes out.
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