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
Last night, as President Obama and Governor Romney battled it out over domestic issues in the second of three debates Ethan Strimling live blogged his reaction to the debate and both candidates. His posts and final thoughts below. Final Thoughts: My analogy … Continue reading
All the pundits are pontificating that Romney killed Obama Wednesday night in substance, style, and control. Indeed, my excellent colleague at the BDN, Matt Gagnon, even commented on his facebook page; “DOWN GOES FRAZIER! DOWN GOES FRAZIER!” in reference to … Continue reading
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
Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling debate the pros and cons of electing Mitt Romney for president. Continue reading
Ethan Strimling and Phil Harriman debate the strengths and weaknesses of President Barack Obama. Continue reading
Watch Strimling & Harriman discuss the dust up between Pingree & LePage arround Mainecare coverage, whether Obamacare make us more or less free, the university shifting Botman into a new $200,000 job, extending the Bush tax cuts, the secret Cornel du … Continue reading
Post from Ethan Strimling As damaging as a decision to repeal Health Care Reform would have been to Obama’s re-election campaign, the decision to affirm was just as advantageous. Although this election will hinge on the economy, a decision against … Continue reading
Phil: U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe’s abrupt retirement is still reverberating across America, and analysts continue to correctly opine on the dysfunctional U.S. Senate. Her departure, based on exasperation with partisan gridlock, is a reminder that cooperation applies not only to … Continue reading
Editor’s note: This is the first column by Democrat Ethan Strimling and Republican Phil Harriman, who will be debating state and national political issues. Ethan: So, Phil, the primaries are two weeks away, and the latest polls show the Democrats … Continue reading
