Come on, don’t tell me you didn’t see this one coming.
That’s right, word on the street, yet unconfirmed, is that former mayor Joanne Twomey is at least contemplating a bid to recapture her former District 135 House seat, and may challenge the incumbent, fellow Democrat Paulette Beaudoin for a chance to take on Republican Perry Aberle in November. So far, Twomey has not registered as a candidate with the Maine Secretary of State’s office.
If this plays out like I predict, it will be the trifecta of disgruntled Democrats in Biddeford.
For those of you playing at home, here’s the run down of Democrat on Democrat for the city’s three State House Seats.
District 135: Joanne Twomey may face incumbent Paulette Beaudoin, a sweet, little old lady who just wants a fourth and final term.
Twomey got trounced just a few weeks ago, when Biddeford voters overwhelmingly rejected her bid for a third consecutive term in the mayor’s office, but she is a fierce campaigner and that, combined with her name recognition, could spell serious trouble for Beaudoin. If Joanne is able to re-assemble her kitchen cabinet, look out!
I have been watching Biddeford politics for more than a decade, and this seems like a first. The GOP must be loving it, and the Dems in Augusta better break out the riot gear. This is one primary you won’t want to miss.
LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 
She does less damage to Biddeford in Augusta than in City Hall, in my opinion. While she may reflect poorly on Biddeford with other people in the State House, its probably moot, because they don’t like Biddeford anyway.
Shame on the people who will inevitably vote her in again. Saw this one coming a mile away.
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Sorry to let you down, Marc…but can you recall when all three of Biddeford’s legislative House seats were facing potential primary challenges?
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“I have been watching Biddeford politics for more than a decade, and this seems like a first.”
Randy, you readily admitted this in public…. come on
man!
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