Working Class Heroes?

Although somewhat overshadowed by the 2024 presidential campaign, I have noticed that the DNC and their left-leaning partners (Act Blue, etc.) are really hammering on class resentment this cycle. In my Facebook feed, I come across dozens of pleas from "working-class" candidates for fundraising help. In every single one of these ads, coming from eight … Continue reading Working Class Heroes?

Another Tricky Day

It was -- at best -- a bit of a stretch. The Maine Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner and awards ceremony Friday and landed U.S. Senator Angus King as its keynote speaker. Thus, the event's theme was Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. You probably remember the 1939 movie that made actor Jimmy Stewart … Continue reading Another Tricky Day

Obamacare: Myths and Facts, Part I

Some say that the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act ( aka Obamacare) will provide the final nail in an already sluggish national economy, cost millions of jobs and further entrench every American into greater government dependence. Others say the new law is a landmark piece of legislation that will literally save thousands of lives … Continue reading Obamacare: Myths and Facts, Part I

Street fighting man

While many of us were obsessing this week about whether Big Brother is monitoring that silly cat video we posted on Facebook or whether the IRS will now audit Tim Tebow, Maine's newest senator quietly announced that he was consolidating two of his southern Maine field offices. Although the news of Senator Angus King closing his … Continue reading Street fighting man

Angus S. King, Jr.

By RANDY SEAVER In just a few weeks, someone else will be leading the state of Maine, and Gov. Angus S. King, Jr. seems grateful that his two terms in office are about to end. He has granted this one-on-one interview between two speaking engagements, and although it is relatively early in the morning, the … Continue reading Angus S. King, Jr.