He talked about Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. About cutting taxes. About consolidating a bunch of things -- schools, prisons, natural-resources agencies, and more. He talked about his different approach to governing from his first to his second term in office.

Gov. John Baldacci met with the editorial board of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel on Oct. 2. In case you missed statehouse reporter Susan's Cover's article about that meeting, you can read it here: Baldacci defends policies

This Sunday, we will carry an editorial about Baldacci, analyzing his performance and tenure. We'll also publish an extensive printed transcript of the questions and answers from that meeting in both newspapers. If you're into state politics, issues, taxes or spending, it's close to a must-read.