Mike: Cynthia, I disagree with Paul LePage: I don’t think the Patriots are unethical. Yet the rush by some to convict them is shocking. What is the burden of proof in the court of public opinion? Cynthia: What’s shocking is that deflated balls constitute a breach of ethics in the first place. By that measure, […]
Cynthia: Gov. LePage often says, “investment capital goes where it’s welcome and stays where it’s appreciated.” The same is true of people, so instead of marginalizing those “from away,” shouldn’t Maine be embracing people who choose this state to live in, work and raise a family? Mike: I agree, but I’m not sure what you’re […]
Mike: There has been a lot of ink spilled over Gov. LePage’s budget proposal, but everyone agrees it is balanced. Meanwhile, Congressman Poliquin used his maiden floor speech to call for a balanced budget amendment for the Feds. Is it time to require balanced budgets in Washington? Cynthia: What Washington needs is to cut spending, […]
Cynthia: Gov. LePage and his think tank, the Maine Heritage Policy Center, want tax reform and welfare reform. Here’s an idea — let’s reform the way wealthy people get tax deductions for making contributions to tax-exempt “social welfare” organizations that promote policies to benefit wealthy people. Mike: Cynthia, I’ve been harping about tax reform since […]
Mike: Gov. LePage has not yet been re-inaugurated, and we are already hearing chatter about who the candidates may be in 2018. Am I crazy for thinking it’s too soon? Cynthia: For some, 2018 can’t come soon enough, but before we think about re-electing a governor, we have the presidential election to look forward to […]
