It was December of 2010, and Congress was in a protracted battle over a host of issues, including an extension of expiring tax cuts, the Defense Authorization bill which included a contentious repeal of the so-called Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell … Continue reading
On the evening of May 1, 2011, I was settled in for a quiet night. My cellphone was dead, nothing was on television, and I was half asleep on my couch ready to go to bed. Suddenly, as I continued … Continue reading
Say what you want about Paul LePage, the man is doing exactly what he told you he was going to do when he was running for office. You may not like what he does, but in an age where all … Continue reading
I am told that there is a war being waged against women in this country. I had no idea I was such a reprehensible human being, but as a registered Republican, apparently I am one of the people in political … Continue reading
This morning, sources very close to Bangor Mayor Cary Weston (full disclosure, a friend of mine and somebody I greatly respect) informed me that Weston is seriously looking at running for congress in the second district, provided Senate President Kevin … Continue reading
Yesterday I reported that the LePage administration was interested in having discussions about the possibility of moving the March 15th primary filing deadline, to accomodate the political fallout from the sudden and unexpected retirement of Senator Olympia Snowe. I am … Continue reading
I just received word from sources very close to Governor LePage that he is currently conducting talks with his political advisor, Brent Littlefield, about the possibility of pushing back the March 15th deadline for candidates to file for the primary. There … Continue reading
It has been less than a day since Senator Olympia Snowe announced she was no longer running for re-election, and the situation on the ground remains in flux. But things are happening behind the scenes, and changing by the minute. … Continue reading
I’ve been on the phone for the last six hours. My phone is dead, and so I write. The news is still shocking, and that shock hasn’t worn off. I’m not alone, though – I received a call this evening … Continue reading
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