Joseph E. Brennan, a prominent figure in Democratic politics known for his working-class views, passed away at the age of 89 at his home in Portland on Friday evening. Brennan's political career was marked by his two terms as Maine's governor and two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. His life and career were shaped by a hardscrabble childhood, which influenced his approach to governance and policy. Brennan's legacy is remembered by many, including condolences from figures such as Chellie Pingree, who expressed sorrow over his passing and extended sympathies to his wife Connie, children Joseph (JB) and Tara, and his broader circle of loved ones and friends.
Joe Brennan, Democratic former governor of Maine and US congressman, dies at 89 https://t.co/fNgqHk8inB
Never covered Brennan, but in an earlier life I met a wild cadre of his super-smart folks like @chrislehane and Todd Webster. As Gov, Brennan appointed Mitchell to Senate & the Muskie-Mitchell lineage runs deep still. He lost to Collins in '96, but his wake still ripples. https://t.co/j2eh0yNq7p
Joe Brennan, Democratic former governor of Maine and US congressman, dies at 89 https://t.co/nwEFr3R3Fl
Democrat Joseph E. Brennan, whose hardscrabble childhood shaped his working-class views in a political career that included two terms as Maine’s governor and two terms in the U.S. House, died Friday evening at his home in Portland. He was 89. https://t.co/6A48c4DDfc
Democrat Joseph E. Brennan, whose hardscrabble childhood shaped his working-class views in a political career that included two terms as Maine's governor and two terms in the U.S. House, died Friday evening at his home in Portland. He was 89. https://t.co/EgOb2iEBdm
Democrat Joseph E. Brennan, whose working-class views shaped a political career that included two terms as Maine's governor and two terms in the U.S. House, died Friday evening at his home in Portland. He was 89. https://t.co/yPutgEl7rh
I’m saddened to hear of Joseph Brennan’s passing and offer my sincere condolences to his wife Connie, children Joseph (JB) and Tara, loved ones, and friends. https://t.co/L6gBxsxYng