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