Dudley’s back is intact
In his December 15, 2006, column (“Scary Guy”), Al Diamon claims that Ethan Strimling is not liked by many in Democratic circles for reasons including, “He’s accused of stabbing a few of his fellow Dems, including party chair Ben Dudley, in the back.”
While politics is a contact sport, we punch-drunk politicos still manage to remember slights as large as one that may be characterized as a backstabbing. Had Mr. Diamon contacted me before going to print, I would have set the record straight: there are no knives in my back.
Ethan and I are colleagues and friends. We’ve known each other for more than 12 years, since we worked together for former congressman Tom Andrews. There are times that the State Legislature seems to breed discord and hard feelings; however, Ethan and I have always managed to work through disagreement with professionalism and mutual respect.
While I maintain neutrality in the much-rumored Democratic primary contest for Maine’s 1st Congressional District (there are several excellent potential candidates), my friendship and respect for Ethan stands.
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