Friday, June 13, 2008

Bai tou! Bai tou!

My fiance just arrived from Taiwan a few days ago. Her father was a legislator in the Taiwan government for several years, so she's very familiar with the way political campaigns run. Unfortunately she's already informed me that there is no way that she would ever ride on a float, smiling and waving like her mom did when her father was running. However, she has made some nifty designs for my campaign. During election season in Taiwan, there is seldom a moment when there isn't a blue truck plastered with election signs and blasting music and campaign slogans over loud speakers, barrelling down any given city street. I think I'd be breaking some ordinances if I tried that here, but here's what my truck would look like if I did!

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My name is Andy O'Brien and I am the Democratic candidate for the Maine State House of Representatives in District 44, which includes Islesboro, Lincolnville, Hope, Appleton, Searsmont, Liberty and Morrill. I was born in Lincolnville, Maine and I attended local schools. From 2001 to 2007, I lived and worked in Taiwan as a teacher. In 2007, I returned to the US to pursue a degree in education. I was elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 2008. When I am not serving in the Legislature I work as a landscaper. I am currently in my second year of graduate school at the University of Southern Maine. These past two years have been rewarding and educational. Although our state continues to face hard times, I believe strongly that where there is hardship, there is opportunity. In my work, I have met countless local small business men and women who form the backbone of the Maine economy. As your representative in Augusta, I will continue to stand up for working Mainers and look for innovative ways to build a more sustainable local economy in which small businesses are supported and not hindered by state government.