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Hobbins Vows to Represent Maine Consumers' Interests if Confirmed as Public Advocate

Joel Page
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In this February 2011 photo, Senate Democratic Leader Barry Hobbins, center, joined by Assistant Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond, left, and Minority Leader Rep. Emily Cain, speaks after Gov. Paul LePage unveiled his two-year budget.

PORTLAND, Maine - When Maine Republican Gov. Paul LePage nominated a successor to Public Advocate Tim Schneider, perhaps no one was more surprised at his choice than the man he picked, Barry Hobbins. Hobbins, a longtime Democratic state legislator, will go before a legislative confirmation hearing May 9.  Hobbins talks with Maine Public's Morning Edition host Irwin Gratz.