james g. blaine are live from the blaine house. we are here with the sitting governor. this house is filled with blaine memorabilia. do you have a sense of the man while you are here? >> absolutely. welcome to the house. mr. blaine is here every day and we hear his spirit every evening. >> the house was built many years ago. and what have you come to learn about the man by living in his house? >> he not only was a very strong supporter and founder of the republican party in maine, but also a national leader and he started maine on its course to where we are now. he was very influential in the state government and federal government. he was a powerhouse. a big tank powerhouse on a massive scale. -- a big-time power house. i am very honored to be a stored of the house. >> you probably have the best commute in america because this is right across the street from the capitol building. >> that's correct. >> there's maybe better air- conditioning. we are pleased to be here tonight to learn more about james