Mike: Cynthia, in Maine, Rep. Larry Dunphy has left the GOP, Rep. Stanley Short kicked the Donkey earlier this year, and Treasurer Terry Hayes unenrolled from the Dems over a year ago. Meanwhile, Bernie left his independent perch to run for president. Are parties over, or just beginning? Cynthia: Until somebody comes up with an […]
The Law Court will have its work cut out on Friday as the “through the looking glass” nature of this past legislative session continues. Who would have guessed in January that Mark Eves would hire a Republican attorney to represent him against Paul LePage’s Democratic counsel? But arguments — not personalities — will carry the […]
Cynthia: Mike, I hope Gov. LePage likes the way the Law Court has been doing its job lately. It would stink if he pulled the plug on court funding right before the judges decide whether his 65 bills are vetoed, or not. Mike: The governor is a big supporter of the judicial branch. He’s fought […]
Mike: Cynthia, I know this is the Bangor Daily News, but what is happening in Portland? There was apparently a mistake in the minimum wage ordinance and now the argument that all GA recipients were lawfully awaiting federal action is falling apart. We’re just past the All-Star break, and that’s two strikes… Cynthia: Your schadenfreude […]
The legal arguments in Augusta are flying fast and furious. Mark Eves purportedly has a (1) lawsuit in the offing, the constitutional contest between the Legislature and executive is playing out over (2) investigations and (3) bonding, while the governor and attorney general have each made their arguments on (4) the proper treatment of 51 bills. I […]
Cynthia: Maine sure loves independent guys in their 70s, Mike! Bernie Sanders drew thousands in Portland this week. Are you ready for a political revolution? Mike: Bernie, like Ron Paul, is the example that breaks the false “left-right” construct. Sanders joined mostly Republicans in opposing the bank bailouts, while Hillary supported the payout. Bernie is […]
Mike: Cynthia, with so much going on over the past week and a half, let’s try a “speed round” to try and keep ahead of developments. Sound good? Cynthia: I was built for speed, Mike. Ready, set, go! Budget Veto Override Mike: Chaos in the GOP continues to reign. Almost half of the Republican caucus […]
