“Stop Excise Tax Cap” “Stop TABOR” Two bright red stop signs advise this to readers of October’s monthly MEA publication, the Maine Educator. Questions 2 and 4 on this November’s ballot feature prominently in the publication. Of its eight pages, … Continue reading
I had some time this afternoon to re-watch (and/or listen) to the Bangor Republican candidate forum. I paid more attention this time. One thing is driving me crazy, and it’s time for me to say so. “Putting our fiscal house … Continue reading
Polls tell you a lot. They also give far too many people an overinflated sense of certain political trends. No matter where you turn today, you are likely to hear, “polls show that Maine people overwhelmingly feel…” followed by any … Continue reading
Les Otten has gotten hammered recently, by myself and others (and others) [and others] for his donations over the years to Democratic politicians. News of these donations has set off a good deal of conservative anger, with many GOP voters … Continue reading
This morning, Matt Gagnon of Pine Tree Politics called in to Drive Time Bangor to talk about the revelation of donations made by Republican Les Otten to a number of Democratic candidates. Also discussed is a general set of predictions … Continue reading
It seems I am not alone in my defense of Olympia Snowe. Today, Quin Hillyer of The American Spectator wrote a manifesto, in defense of “principled moderates” such as Olympia Snowe – as opposed to faux moderates like Lindsay Graham. … Continue reading
We plugged the Bangor GOP candidate roundtable a little while ago – and it was held as scheduled yesterday. All five of the declared GOP candidates appeared, and what followed was a spirited and enlightening discussion. This is one of … Continue reading
On a number of occasions I’ve joked that someone might win the Republican nomination by winning 20% of the vote. This, however, is not a actually a joke, it is a real possibility. The Maine GOP field has five serious … Continue reading
I love being right. Its so much fun. All eyes were on Olympia Snowe yesterday, as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced that the Senate plan would in fact include a public option – but would also allow an “opt-out” … Continue reading
Ed Muskie is a legend in the state of Maine. He, more than anyone, is responsible for the transition of Maine from an impenetrable Republican stronghold to a “deep blue” Democratic state. He built a grassroots operation that got him … Continue reading
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