Pingree Visits The Heritage Foundation

The Portland Press Herald had this interesting note today about Chellie Pingree's congressional orientation:

She attended orientations run by the House, as well as by private advocacy groups, including The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.

Pingree said she believes she was one of only two Democrats who attended the foundation's event, which attracted about 15 Republicans who are more closely allied with the organization's political philosophy.

"I found it really very interesting and actually think there will be places where we can agree and work together," she said.

4 responses to “Pingree Visits The Heritage Foundation”

#1Submitted by mainetaxpayer (not verified) on January 2, 2009 - 2:25pm.

yeah, sure she will...

I've got a Bridge to sell too....

#2Submitted by Bearclaw Grislap (not verified) on January 2, 2009 - 6:22pm.

If the Heritage Center is

If the Heritage Center is willing to move off of their positions then she'll "work with them"

#3Submitted by cranky (not verified) on January 2, 2009 - 10:37pm.

How'd that work out by the way?

Right after the 2000 election the Heritage Foundation specifically urged the incoming Bush administration to "make appointments based on loyalty first and expertise second."

#4Submitted by danpl (not verified) on January 3, 2009 - 9:49am.

Right after the 2000 election

Right after the 2000 election the Heritage Foundation specifically urged the incoming Bush administration to "make appointments based on loyalty first and expertise second."

Ahhh...I think you confused Bush with the Clintons.

The Heritage does lots of things that Ms. Pingree will likely agree with. I give her points for doing that. When she was a freshman Senator in the State House she was very open minded and worked with both sides. Maybe she is returning to that style.