The issues range from social and economic reform to election reform, but all five initiatives are on the ballot for a simple reason.
Articles by David Farmer
DAVID FARMER
LePage-induced gridlock gives birth to ballot initiatives
on Sept. 21, 2016, at 9:13 a.m.
DAVID FARMER
Voters hold only answer to the puzzle of LePage
on Sept. 14, 2016, at 9:56 a.m.
With a gridlocked Legislature and Republicans in the House and some in the Senate unwilling to act, Maine voters have only one reasonable recourse.
DAVID FARMER
LePage has created more than a brand crisis
on Sept. 07, 2016, at 5:40 a.m.
For Republicans who are trying to find their way, you know how history will judge these events and LePage.
DAVID FARMER
Unhinged and unfit, LePage tries to play the victim
on Aug. 31, 2016, at 5:45 a.m.
LePage has tried to go about normal business this week, but there’s no going back.
DAVID FARMER
LePage again fails the test of character
on Aug. 24, 2016, at 10:20 a.m.
When it comes to tests of character, Gov. Paul LePage rarely makes the grade. It’s nothing new for the governor to use race and fear to divide Maine. Like his juiced-up doppelganger Donald Trump, he’s perfectly fine with inciting violence, threatening illegal detention, abusing his authority to punish political opponents …
DAVID FARMER
LePage’s dereliction of duty to protect public health is a disaster in waiting
on Aug. 17, 2016, at 9:25 a.m.
It appears Maine would no longer be capable of reacting to a public health emergency.
DAVID FARMER
With tax laws, Poliquin has a troubling disregard that hurts everyone else
on Aug. 10, 2016, at 5:47 a.m.
The property tax bill comes when it comes, and most people pay it because it’s their obligation for being a good citizen.
DAVID FARMER
No boost likely as Trump’s hateful campaign limps back to Maine
on Aug. 03, 2016, at 5:46 a.m.
The fact that Trump is paying so much attention to Maine isn’t a sign of strength here. It’s a sign of weakness just about everywhere else.
DAVID FARMER
Think there’s no real difference between Clinton, Trump? You’re being ridiculous
on July 27, 2016, at 5:39 a.m.
David Farmer: It’s time to choose sides.
DAVID FARMER
Trump stumbles into the nomination for president
on July 20, 2016, at 10:08 a.m.
The normal rules of politics would suggest that Trump is doomed but the rules of politics don’t seem to apply this campaign.
DAVID FARMER
An anti-gay, hate-filled campaign launches on homophobic murder’s anniversary
on July 13, 2016, at 9:10 a.m.
In trying to roll back Maine’s anti-discrimination law, Michael Heath is making clear that his real intent is to make it illegal to be gay.
DAVID FARMER
Trump is still courting Republicans, so he’s in a precarious position in Maine
on July 06, 2016, at 10:56 a.m.
Trump and his allies want to show that this time, really, Maine’s 2nd District is in play. But it’s a problem that Trump is still trying to consolidate GOP support.
DAVID FARMER
LePage’s sketchy accounting takes from kids, as he gambles with their supper
on June 29, 2016, at 6:08 a.m.
LePage’s welfare politics are about being vindictive and allowing blind ideology to guide policy instead of research and evidence.
DAVID FARMER
Portland councilors saw something, did something. Kids will live longer because they did.
on June 22, 2016, at 6:02 a.m.
With their unanimous vote to raise the tobacco sales age to 21, city councilors in Portland didn’t give in to the strong urge to “go along to get along.”
DAVID FARMER
When thoughts and prayers are about hate, not healing
on June 15, 2016, at 8:52 a.m.
Despite enormous gains in efforts to protect gay and transgender people from discrimination, there has also been a dangerous backlash.
DAVID FARMER
In California, the system shields a predator while putting his victim on trial
on June 08, 2016, at 6:24 a.m.
David Farmer: She was sexually assaulted by a man, then betrayed by a criminal justice system that diminished the crime against her.
DAVID FARMER
LePage, Poliquin go out of their way to support discrimination
on June 01, 2016, at 6:02 a.m.
In the same week Gov. LePage decided to pick on vulnerable kids in other states, Rep. Bruce Poliquin also got tangled up in discrimination.
DAVID FARMER
With Trump and LePage, finding the truth through a demagogue’s haze
on May 25, 2016, at 11:05 a.m.
Asserting the facts isn’t pro-Clinton, pro-Democrat, anti-LePage or anti-Trump. It’s pro-truth.
DAVID FARMER
Republicans face harsh judgment of history as they fall in line with Trump
on May 18, 2016, at 6:03 a.m.
They could be Jimmy Stewart, the earnest hero in the classic “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” Instead, they’re preaching unity and falling into line behind Donald Trump.
DAVID FARMER
LePage isn’t immune to the truth
on May 11, 2016, at 6:02 a.m.
In addition to being immune to Mark Eves’ lawsuit, it seems the governor also thinks he’s immune to the truth.
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