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Maine voters contradict themselves

Politics and other mistakes
Why did Maine voters give overwhelming approval to a tax-repeal referendum on Nov. 4, while simultaneously returning to office even more of the Democratic legislators who passed the unpopular tax in the first place?
By: AL DIAMON  |  November 12, 2008

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Rise of the political bogeyman

Impotent on the issues, the GOP turns to scare tactics. Be afraid!
The Republicans appear headed to a second straight national pummeling, which will leave it marginalized in the federal government and an increasing number of state houses. Many party faithful are already noting the need for the GOP to move back toward the moderate center to survive. But the conservatives with microphones are heading down a very different path — and their followers, who now dominate the Republican Party, are going right with them.
By: DAVID S. BERNSTEIN  |  November 03, 2008

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America's 25 scariest conservatives

The Phoenix ranks the individuals who will hold the most sway over the right-wing message machine in 2009, and beyond.
Imagine what will happen once the relatively sane folks now running the White House and the Republican National Committee pack up and go home?  
By: DAVID S. BERNSTEIN  |  November 03, 2008

Gabba gabba, hey! One of us!

Politics and other mistakes
I was surprised to learn that I’ll be making my selection for president based not on the issues, but on the Republican vice-presidential candidate’s preferences in recreational activities.  
By: AL DIAMON  |  October 22, 2008

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Palin could be the modern day Queen Esther

As Palin tours New Hampshire, signs of Biblical calling, talent on the stump, and a shot at 2012
Apparently, the idea of Palin as the Queen Esther for our time has made it to New Hampshire.  
By: DAVID S. BERNSTEIN  |  October 24, 2008

Beatin’ the odds

Politics and other mistakes
Imagine this: A developer suddenly shows up in your rundown little town and announces plans for a multi-million-dollar project.  
By: AL DIAMON  |  October 16, 2008

Illusion of progress

Politics and other mistakes
As the world teetered on the brink of another Great Depression, I was comforted by the knowledge that if civilization collapsed, I’d still have quality health care.  
By: AL DIAMON  |  October 09, 2008

Green around the gills

Politics and other mistakes
Spotting environmentalists used to be easy.  
By: AL DIAMON  |  October 02, 2008

No rules

Politics and other mistakes
The state of Maine doesn’t give away money. Except for the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Economic Development, and the state treasurer.
By: AL DIAMON  |  September 25, 2008

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Granite up for grabs

Why McCain, Obama, and their supporters are swooping down on New Hampshire
Presidential candidates and their surrogates spend most of their time in high-population, close-contest areas.
By: DAVID S. BERNSTEIN  |  September 17, 2008

Question the answers

Politics and other mistakes
Lemoine is certainly not an incompetent doody-head. He’s a reckless weasel.
By: AL DIAMON  |  September 17, 2008

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The enthusiasm gap

This election, with Obama having stoked pennant fever in Denver, it is the Dems who have cornered the excitement market  
The selection of gun-shooting, anti-abortion, creationist, doctrinaire conservative Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as John McCain’s vice-presidential nominee has finally got the GOP’s conservative base excited.
By: DAVID S. BERNSTEIN  |  September 03, 2008

Whole new ball game

Politics and other mistakes
John Frary is a politician in the same sense that I’m the commissioner of Major League Baseball.
By: AL DIAMON  |  September 04, 2008

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Opening-night jitters

The DNC’s primary colors
The Democratic National Convention started off with a strange vibe that might be summed up in one word: restraint.
By: DAVID S. BERNSTEIN  |  August 28, 2008

Privacy invasion

Politics and other mistakes
Let’s talk about Susan Collins’s sex life.
By: AL DIAMON  |  August 27, 2008

I've heard that story before

Politics and other mistakes
Each year, Governor John Baldacci announces his top priority in the next legislative session will be reducing the state income tax. (“Lack of political clout? What lack of political clout?”)
By: AL DIAMON  |  August 20, 2008

Heat of the moment

Politics and other mistakes
Because of the high cost of heating oil, I'm considering installing an alternative energy source in my house. I've examined the possibilities, and it looks as if my best bet is a home nuclear-power plant.
By: AL DIAMON  |  July 30, 2008

Windshift

Politics and other mistakes
Harley Lee and I are not friends. The only time we’ve met was a couple of years ago in a Carrabassett Valley bar, where I told him the world would be a better place if somebody poisoned his drink.
By: AL DIAMON  |  July 23, 2008

They call me Mr. Lucky

Politics and other mistakes
Nominations are now open for the 2008 award for most politically inept person in Maine.
By: AL DIAMON  |  July 16, 2008

Licensed to ill

Politics and other mistakes
I’m devoting this column to my plan to improve state government in one simple step: Fire Matthew Dunlap.
By: AL DIAMON  |  July 09, 2008
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