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Portland Candidates Differ on Working with Governor

PORTLAND, Maine - Maine's Republican governor has become a campaign issue in the race for mayor in Portland.

Incumbent Mayor Michael Brennan, who's seeking re-election, said during a debate Tuesday that "the answer is no'' when asked if he can work with Gov. Paul LePage. He accused Ethan Strimling, a former state senator, of "naively believing he can change'' the city's relationship with the governor.

Strimling insisted he'd work with anyone - including LePage - if he's elected.

The exchange was reported by the Portland Press Herald.

Maine's largest city has fought the LePage administration over benefits for immigrants seeking asylum. The governor isn't a big fan of southern Maine, saying people "not only ignore corruption, but welcome it.''

The Portland mayoral race features Strimling, Brennan and Green Independent leader Tom MacMillan.