Watch Ethan & Phil breakdown the governor’s state of the state. LePage painted a pretty bleak picture of our current state of affairs and laid out a very detailed agenda of what he would do to turn the ship of … Continue reading
Listen to Phil & Ethan discuss the big headlines of the week on Newsradio 560 WGAN. This week they talk about the Governor’s proposed budget and the political/economic ramifications to his dramatic cut in revenue to municipalities. Is the Governor … Continue reading
Phil We know three things absolutely: death, taxes and four more years of President Barack Obama. Ethan: Not sure I would put those three in the same sentence, but I get your point. Go on. Phil: As a Democratic insider, … Continue reading
In a recent poll released by Public Policy Polling, there was a lot of interesting information gathered about the 2014 governor’s race. But nothing so interesting as what it said about independent Eliot Cutler’s chances. First, here are the highlights regarding the top … Continue reading
Last month, I wrote a column saying it was time for Maine to go around the Legislature and directly to referendum if we want to enact sensible gun laws. After years of seeing police chiefs, hunters, university officials, psychiatrists, and … Continue reading
Ethan: So, Gov. Paul LePage wants to stop people from being able to buy chips and soda with food stamps. Why is it that you conservatives claim you want government to stop forcing people to make certain choices except when … Continue reading
Phil: I consider you an opinion leader when it comes to education. At LearningWorks, the agency you run, you’ve created an environment where some of the toughest kids in Maine are able to get their high school degree. Help me … Continue reading
Phil: As you look back over 2012, any big political lessons learned that you’ll carry forward into 2013? Ethan: Yeah, that your party has got to learn to moderate. My goodness, from immigration to taxes to guns, you guys are … Continue reading
Ethan: On July 27, you and I wrote a column discussing the Aurora, Colo. massacre. Who would have thought we would be back so soon, having a similar conversation? Phil: People who suffer from severe illness and psychosis seem to … Continue reading
Ethan: Now is the time of year that all legislators get to put their great campaign ideas to work. Anyone can submit any bill for the next six weeks. Phil: Yes, this is the only time legislators can introduce bills … Continue reading
