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  [ME] Speculation starts on Baldacci's challengers
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News DateTuesday, February 1, 2005 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0
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By PAUL CARRIER, Portland Press Herald Writer

AUGUSTA — The next gubernatorial election is still almost two years away, but Gov. John Baldacci's recent announcement that he will seek re-election in 2006 has intensified speculation about who is likely to challenge the Democratic governor. Most of the prospective candidates who were interviewed Monday said it is too early to make such a decision, although former Republican state Sen. Philip Harriman, who helped to lead the failed campaign for a tax cap in November, ruled out a bid for governor in 2006.

Topping the list of possible Republican contenders is Peter Cianchette, who placed a credible second to Baldacci in 2002. Cianchette said Monday that he is "certainly going to give it consideration" but does not expect to make a decision before September.

Other Republicans mentioned as possible candidates include former U.S. Rep. David Emery, former state Senate President Richard Bennett and the current minority leader in the state Senate, Paul Davis of Sangerville.
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