Maine Governor Paul LePage Discusses His Life and Government Reforms

He left home at 11 after a rough childhood, spending time on the streets, yet managed to finish both high school and college. He later went on to work as a Pepsi-Cola truck driver, at a meat-packing plant and as a short-order cook.

This is the story of Gov. Paul LePage, who, in a little more than six months, has ushered in sweeping reforms for Maine—a record of accomplishments it might take other governors years to achieve. What's even more remarkable is that LePage is a Tea Party-backed conservative making significant strides in supposedly hostile New England.

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[Daniel Ellis]

I'm not the biggest fan of this guy either, but he was rejected so many time because the entrance exams were in English. He grew up speaking French as I myself did with areas of Maine being French speaking. University of Maine allowed him to take the exams in French and he did much better.

[Jarryd Rossignol]

This host must be the biggest douche/gaybait I have ever seen.

[ChaneyBrinkmanBurlin]

Someone rejected to 50 colleges out of 50 should never under any circumstances hold public office.

[workingfolk]

Lots of victims of ause and neglect overcome adversity and go out into the world and make something of themselves.Unfortunately, many others, as we see in this individual, believe they can bully their way to success. I'm not sure why this person is constantly reminding us of his hard-time beginnings. Perhaps he's just using his "poor me" story as an excuse for his failings?

He lacks the intellegence and statesmanship required to govern and, instead, stands as an impediment to government

[Sarah Dunlop]

Maine?? Smart?? Maine ranked 49th -- ahead of only Montana and Nebraska. Maine also scored low in the area that evaluated state policies aimed at training and retaining good teachers, ranking 31st. While Maine's ranking slipped to 27th in the report that grades the 50 states and Washington, D.C., in six policy areas, including academic standards, teacher quality, school finance and overall achievement.

Maine ranked 21st in 2010.

[Sarah Dunlop]

he is a loser....a liar....an ignorant fool..raising taxes on the poor and middle class, and lowering taxes for the rich...HMMMMM..real smart fellow. Then taking medicaid away ..oh boy the hospital ER's will be full then...and how is that saving money??? get a clue...please....before it's too late...IMPEACH LePlague.

[truthtify321]

this man is great honest and has integrity

[truthtify321]

both are hormones its not why he got hired to be gov

he is smart, has integrity, and is honest