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Author Archives: David Farmer, Opinion columnist

David Farmer is a political and media consultant in Portland, where he lives with his wife and two children. He was senior adviser to Democrat Mike Michaud’s campaign for governor and a longtime journalist. You can reach him at dfarmer14@hotmail.com.

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The federal minimum wage needs to increase. By how much is a difficult political question.

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist March 3, 2021March 2, 2021
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The filibuster can’t survive

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist February 24, 2021February 23, 2021
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A Republican censure vote against Collins? Are you kidding me?

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist February 17, 2021February 16, 2021
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Republicans should welcome Janet Mills’ compromise on tax conformity

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist February 10, 2021February 10, 2021
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Here’s an idea on the $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan. Let the Senate vote on its components.

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist February 3, 2021February 2, 2021
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We’ve got to do everything, and more, to stop the pandemic

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist January 27, 2021January 26, 2021
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The biggest change Joe Biden will bring to the White House is normalcy

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
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Which image from the Capitol are you?

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist January 13, 2021January 12, 2021
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What to expect in Janet Mills’ budget

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist January 6, 2021January 6, 2021
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Mike Pence is right about Democrats

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist December 30, 2020December 29, 2020
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Why we should appreciate restaurants more than ever

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist December 23, 2020December 23, 2020
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Christmas in a parking lot? Why not, it’s 2020 after all

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist December 16, 2020December 16, 2020
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Trees are smarter than Mitch McConnell

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist December 9, 2020December 9, 2020
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Be on the lookout for signs of cognitive decline. Then be tough and patient.

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist December 2, 2020December 1, 2020
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Happy Thanksgiving: Don’t break a leg

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist November 25, 2020November 24, 2020
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Job of redrawing Maine political districts awaits new Legislature

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist November 18, 2020November 17, 2020
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COVID strikes back

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist November 11, 2020November 10, 2020
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Why I’m cautiously optimistic the day after Election Day

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist November 4, 2020November 4, 2020
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As election nears, campaign workers remain optimists

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist October 28, 2020October 28, 2020
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Trump and Pence show they don’t care about your health

by David Farmer, Opinion columnist October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

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