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Maine voters contradict themselves

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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

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

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!

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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

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

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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

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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

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Spotting environmentalists used to be easy.

By: AL DIAMON | October 02, 2008

No rules

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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

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

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Lemoine is certainly not an incompetent doody-head. He’s a reckless weasel.

By: AL DIAMON | September 17, 2008

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