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Maine isn’t the first state that comes to mind when one thinks of the Federalist Society and its leader Leonard Leo. The right-wing judicial outfit’s heaviest support comes from red states with a strong white evangelical presence, whereas Maine is a New England state that has been going Democratic in presidential elections. Maine has a Democratic governor, Janet Mills. And Maine’s Republican U.S. Senator, Susan Collins, is a moderate conservative who is pro-choice on the abortion issue. But the Bangor Daily News’ Billy Kobin, in an article published on September 6, details Leo’s recent activit…