“I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I do.” — Cynthia Dill
Former US Senate Sergeant at Arms and local political legend Larry Benoit is voting "no" on the Cape Elizabeth $94.7M school bond come November 5th for a lot of very good reasons. The bottom line? The tax burden for residents far outweighs any educational benefits.
And claims by the local school board that the proposed alternative $42M bond to cover the cost of essential renovations and repairs has not been vetted? "Disingenuous," Benoit says. "Utter nonsense."
Read MoreFor the first time in 2024 Maine primary voters will be able to cast a ballot for any party candidate on Super Tuesday. Some moderate Democrats like host Cynthia Dill have plans to use the semi-open primary law strategically to block Trump by voting for Nikki Haley. Will the plan work? Phil Harriman, former Republican state senator and political commentator weighs in.
Read MoreThe final debate between Janet Mills and Paul LePage took place in Portland, Maine tonight but Donald Trump managed to get himself involved. Do we want chaos?
Read MoreThe first debate between candidates running for Maine Governor took place in Lewiston on October 4, 2022. and this podcast was recorded immediately after the event featuring incumbent Governor Janet Mills, former Governor Paul LePage and Sam Hunkler, an unenrolled candidate. Nick Murray, Policy Director of the Maine Policy Institute, joined the podcast for critique and analysis. Did LePage move the needle? Is Hunkler a spoiler? Tune in.
Read MoreMaine’s 47th and 49th Secretary of State Matt Dunlap Jumps in the Discussion about Maine Politics. His auditing journey, the 2022 election and the “rank” stank in rank choice voting.
Read MoreInterview on Maine Public's Across the Aisle
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