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How do we stop the next mass killing?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Ethan Strimling
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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 →

Posted in Column, Congress, Election, Federal Policy, Federal Politics, Governor, Hot Button Issues, Legislature, Maine Politics, Policy

How two Mainers would tackle the fiscal cliff

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Ethan Strimling

Phil: My phone is ringing off the hook with clients venting their fear that Washington is going to jump the fiscal cliff and send our economy back into recession. How about you and I take a stab at solving this … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Congress, Federal Policy, Federal Politics, Hot Button Issues, Maine Politics, Policy, President

Giving thanks for LePage, the Catholic Church, Jon Stewart, one another

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Ethan Strimling

During this Thanksgiving time, Ethan Strimling and Phil Harriman discuss what they’re most thankful for, including Gov. Paul LePage and Maine GOP Chairman Charlie Webster. Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Congress, Election, Federal Policy, Federal Politics, Governor, Hot Button Issues, Legislature, Maine Politics, National Election, Policy

You honestly still think Obama will win?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Ethan Strimling

Ethan Strimling expresses worry about Obama’s re-election chances but says the odds are still in his favor. Phil Harriman roots for Romney and emphasizes the likelihood of the presidential election being a razor-thin one. Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Election, Federal Politics, Hot Button Issues, Maine Politics, National Election, President

King pledge officially broken – launches ad attacking Summers

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Ethan Strimling

On September 20 I posted that it “appeared” Angus King was about to break his pledge to stay positive in his campaign for US Senate. Well, yesterday, that prediction came true. I actually think the ad is pretty good. I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Election, Federal Politics, Hot Button Issues, Maine Politics, Videos

Angus King arrives from the moon

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Ethan Strimling

Ethan: Last week we previewed Charlie Summers’ first TV spot. This week, Angus King has responded by going on the air with a foray of his own. The beginning of the ad starts with a shot of the earth from … Continue reading →

Posted in Election, Federal Politics, Maine Politics, National Election

What candidates for Congress, Legislature, presidency must do to win

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Ethan Strimling

Ethan Strimling and Phil Harriman discuss what candidates for the U.S. Senate and House, Maine Legislature and presidency will have to do to win. Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Congress, Election, Federal Politics, Legislature, Maine Politics, National Election, President

Summers blasts off with campaign ad: first look here

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Ethan Strimling

Phil: I know you’re going to be shocked and dismayed by this, but U.S. Senate candidate Charlie Summers’ campaign manager Lance Dutson just sent me a note saying they are going up with their first TV advertisement on Wednesday. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Federal Politics, Maine Politics

The Angus King Empire strikes back

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Ethan Strimling

Since Aug. 16 when we posted our blog showing that Angus King’s numbers had slipped by 10 points since he failed to respond to a negative ad put out by the US Chamber of Commerce, the King campaign has been doing … Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Election, Federal Politics, Maine Politics

Who’s running Maine’s Republican Party?

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Ethan Strimling

Ethan Strimling and Phil Harriman discuss the Ron Paul v. Mitt Romney GOP convention fight. Continue reading →

Posted in Column, Election, Federal Politics, Hot Button Issues, Legislature, Maine Politics

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Ethan Strimling served in the Maine State Senate as Chair of the Labor Committee, Criminal Justice Committee, and the Homeland Security Task Force, while also serving on Taxation for six years. Prior to, he ran a national PAC focused on electing young leaders and provided policy analysis to Maine US Congressman Tom Andrews. He is currently the CEO of LearningWorks, a not-for-profit providing learning opportunities for at-risk youth, the immigrant community, and low-income families. He also serves as a Senior Political Analyst for WCSH/WLBZ TV and for WGAN radio.

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Philip Harriman is the former Chairman of the Yarmouth Town Council and four term State Senator. During his Senate terms he was the ranking Republican on the Appropriations, Health and Human Services, Utilities & Energy and Natural Resources Committees. Harriman is a co-founder of Lebel & Harriman, LLP, a business succession, retirement and estate planning firm located in Falmouth, Maine. He has been in the financial planning profession for over 30 years, starting with former Maine Governor James B. Longley's life insurance agency in 1978. He is the host of Inside Maine heard on 560WGAN News Radio and delivers political opinion and analysis for WCSH & WLBZ the NBC television affiliates in Maine.

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