Resistance is futile, happy shoppers and happy employees. But not yet; let's get to tonight's substance first.
Two weeks ago, Colorado's assistant Senate Minority Leader came to Maine to discuss with Mainers the terrific damage done to his state over 13 years. Last week, the Maine Senate President herself did the honors, speaking as part of the Maine Distinguished Fellows Program at the University of Maine. Senator Beth Edmonds of Freeport hit the audience's sweet spot with her opening salvo: "TaBOR threatens educational funding while giving the minority of elected officials veto power over the majority of elected officials, and I oppose it most vehemently. If you care about women and education, you will vote against it."
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