The 2014 election isn’t over in Vacationland. Maine’s legislature — charged with electing the Attorney General, Secretary of State and Treasurer — is awaiting the outcome of a state senate race between two Cathys. Democrat Cathy Breen was announced the winner on election night, but Republican Cathy Manchester has more votes after a recount. The […]
Cynthia: Happy Black Friday, Mike! The color black is the complete absorption of light, and the retail “holiday” the complete absorption of our shopping dollars. Let’s talk about what else is black. How about our president, Barack Obama. In your view, how’s he doing? Mike: Wow, right to the point! I’m still a bit foggy […]
Following the crisis of the 2014 elections, non-Republicans everywhere are projecting their frustrations and failures on the Democratic Party, and who can blame them? I would be ten pounds thinner and rich if only more people liked Mike. I’m sure of it. One tired idea rekindled and kicked around once again is that “southern Maine” […]
Mike: Cynthia, you asked me to ask you about the whole Jonathan Gruber matter, so: what do you think? And how is he related to Hans Gruber, the bad guy from “Die Hard?” Cynthia: Oh, yes. I remember now. We were “expert” political guests, right? At a lovely gathering of conservative ladies, when out of […]
Cynthia: Mike, now that Angus King has committed to again caucus with the Democrats in the U.S. Senate, can we stop pretending Democrats haven’t won a race in the last three statewide elections? Mike: While I agree that Angus’s political views hew pretty close to Democratic orthodoxy, he doesn’t count for purposes of electoral victories. […]
Maine re-elected a governor who speaks his mind, and I sincerely congratulate him. What’s on Gov. LePage’s mind is rarely expressed in politically correct terms, but voters appreciate a man who is passionate and plain spoken. It’s refreshingly authentic. My favorite quote among the colorful collection is, “the minute we start stifling our speech, we […]
Mike: Well, Cynthia, how are you doing? Does the sea-salt air of Cape Elizabeth alleviate the need for smelling salts for those stunned by the idea that people really do like Paul LePage’s goals? Cynthia: Goals? What goals? People like Gov. LePage’s swagger and his lovely wife. What they rejected was the Democratic message. Medicaid […]
Okay, let’s get this straight. When it comes to Question 1 on the ballot next Tuesday, Maine voters are supposed to “trust the scientists” paid by the LePage Administration, and vote “no” to banning the cruel practice of baiting, trapping and hounding bears. Bear torture is the price we must pay to avoid bear attacks, […]
