Maine Republicans remain a force in state politics.

Maine Republicans also caucused today, giving President Bush an easy victory.

Numerous Maine Republicans and local observers have commented on the inclusion of the preference ballots from the delayed caucuses.

"We really didn't want to look like that," said Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine.

That is "pretty strong language," said Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine.

"For the first time, it looked like the focus would be much more on ourselves," said Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican.

"This gas price issue is huge," said Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine.

Senator William S. Cohen, Republican of Maine, agreed with that assessment.

"You simply cannot sue your way to better health care quality," said Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican on the study group.

"He's making a real effort to reach out to us," Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine, said.