Independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler is in trouble. At least according to the latest All Along the Watchtower survey (and every other poll conducted over the last few months) Whatever star power the independent from Cape Elizabeth had during the 2010 gubernatorial campaign has all but vanished. Of the three major candidates, Cutler was the … Continue reading Survey says . . .
Month: July 2014
The boys of summer
I remember it well. It was the summer of 1985. I was 21 years old and working for the Maine Peoples Alliance, a progressive, citizens action organization that was then working to raise public awareness about a proposed Community Right-To-Know law that would require small and large companies to publicly disclose to their neighbors what … Continue reading The boys of summer
Talking in your sleep
Oftentimes, it's not so much what you say but rather how you say it. It's an important lesson for all of us, but especially important for those who aspire to be our leaders. Think: "Social Security is Welfare" Earlier today, I was interviewed for a locally produced talk show in my community. I was pitched … Continue reading Talking in your sleep
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 