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Author Archives: Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling

Posted inOpinion Contributor

Repeal and replace the 2nd Amendment

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

Opinion columnists Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling weigh in on the Second amendment.

"It left me pondering whether Jon Jennings understood who works for whom."
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Deja vu with former Portland city manager who was fired from his job in Florida

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling January 26, 2023January 26, 2023
Ethan Strimling and Phil Harriman have made their predictions for what Mainers can expect locally and nationally in the coming year.
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Smart or not smart? Assessing recent political moves. 

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling January 19, 2023January 19, 2023
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What the speaker slugfest means for Congress

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling January 12, 2023January 12, 2023
"Unless they find serious criminal behavior or corruption, lying on your resume is simply not a high enough bar to expel a member. Let the voters toss Santos out."
Posted inOpinion Contributor

To seat or not to seat George Santos

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling January 5, 2023January 5, 2023
"So often in politics we give an award to a politician who wins a tough election. But in truth, it’s the voters of that district who deserve the award."
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Agree to Disagree Political Awards for 2022

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling December 29, 2022December 29, 2022
Ethan Strimling and Phil Harriman have made their predictions for what Mainers can expect locally and nationally in the coming year.
Posted inOpinion Contributor

23 predictions for 2023

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling December 22, 2022December 22, 2022
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Report card on predictions for 2022

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling December 15, 2022December 15, 2022
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Advice to Maine’s new elected leaders

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling December 8, 2022December 7, 2022
Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling give their postmortem of the 2nd District debate between Jared Golden, Bruce Poliquin and Tiffany Bond.
Posted inOpinion Contributor

A tribute to Pat Callaghan, and his best qualities

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling December 1, 2022November 30, 2022
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We agree: We’re full of thankfulness

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling November 24, 2022November 23, 2022
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Maine is no longer a purple state

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling November 17, 2022November 17, 2022
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How do you like your election night crow?

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling November 10, 2022November 9, 2022
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Paul LePage will win the governor’s race, and other election predictions

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling November 3, 2022November 3, 2022
Two men are back-to-back in front of a white background.
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The Mills-LePage race is … boring

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling October 27, 2022October 27, 2022
Ethan Strimling and Phil Harriman look at how Ed Thelander has fared on the campaign trail and mull Chellie Pingree's future.
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Insights into Maine’s 1st Congressional District race

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling October 20, 2022October 20, 2022
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How high is too high for a minimum wage?

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling October 13, 2022October 13, 2022
Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling give their postmortem of the 2nd District debate between Jared Golden, Bruce Poliquin and Tiffany Bond.
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Recapping the only 2nd District debate

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling October 6, 2022October 6, 2022
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Rent control in Portland, round 2

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling September 29, 2022September 29, 2022
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Debating the morality of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ migrant flights

Avatar photo by Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling September 22, 2022September 23, 2022

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