Funny how these teabaggers have so many complicated issues with paying taxes like the rest of us.
More on this growing scandal here:
So what is this all about? According to a Maine Today Media report, Ann and Paul LePage purchased a home in Waterville in 1995. The following year, LePage took his name off the deed. The LePages received tax benefits under Maine's Homestead Exemption program, since that home was their primary residence.LePage is so not ready for prime time. But, this probably makes him an even bigger hero to the teabaggers.
In 2008, Ann LePage became a resident of Florida and obtained a Florida driver's license while her husband remained a Maine resident. She purchased a home in Ormond Beach, Fla. and then allegedly claimed homestead tax benefits in the two states by declaring both homes as her primary residence.
LePage originally said last week that his wife relocated to Florida to take care of her ailing mother. But that didn't explain why she became a resident of that state, obtained a Florida driver's license and filed for tax benefits under the Homestead Exemption Act.
LePage's spokesman now says Ann LePage became a Florida resident to send a message to her husband that she wanted to retire in Florida and also to take care of her ailing mother.
And the candidate is now acknowledging that two of his children did qualify for in-state tuition, at a considerable savings, at Florida State University. FSU has a number of resident tuition requirements -- including proof of receiving a Florida homestead exemption benefit.
LePage is the leader of Maine's GOP. No wonder they want to dump Olympia Snowe.
Libby Mitchell is the Democratic nominee. She's great. A true progressive and strong supporter of marriage equality. Here's a photo of Libby, No on 1 Campaign Manager Jesse Connolly and me at my family's fundraiser for that Maine marriage campaign last October.
There's also an Independent in the race. Read about him here.
