Nathaniel Field Challenges Collins and Platner With Grassroots Senate Bid - MWTV

Ben Midgley Makes His Case as Maine Republicans Look for a CEO Governor - MWTV

After new polling showed Ben Midgley in third place in the Republican governor’s race, he pointed to straw poll wins, Ann LePage’s endorsement and ranked-choice voting as signs his campaign has room to grow. The discussion quickly turned to Shenna Bellows, the girls sports referendum, voter suppression claims and whether a Republican governor could reverse Maine’s direction on Title IX. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe [https://robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Robert O’Neill Weighs In on Graham Platner’s Veteran Comments & Molly Curtis Reacts to Bellows’ Girls’ Sports Decision - MWTV

Robert O’Neill, the SEAL Team 6 veteran who killed Osama bin Laden, joined Maine Wire TV to discuss Graham Platner’s resurfaced comments about veterans, Chris Kyle and combat injuries. O’Neill said the best response to past mistakes is to own them directly, rather than justify bad behavior with someone else’s bad behavior. Women’s rights advocate Molly Curtis said Maine girls are afraid to speak up about males entering female locker rooms and bathrooms, while supporters blasted Shenna Bellows’ rejection of the girls’ sports referendum as a setback for safety, fairness and privacy. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe [https://robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Jon Fetherston Blocked While Inviting Somali Leaders to Lewiston Safety Forum - MWTV

Jon Fetherston described visiting Lewiston organizations with City Councilor Brent Martel to invite community leaders to a public forum on children, gun violence and public safety. The effort drew pushback outside MIRS, where Fetherston said he was accused of trespassing, stalking and harassment while trying to deliver a flyer. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe [https://robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Man Shoots Charging Pit Bull to Protect 3-Year-Old Son, Then Faces Online Threats - MWTV

A pit bull shot in Bangor became a major story after Blink the pit bull was put down and the man who fired the shot received online death threats. Additionally, a new political fight emerged after Joe Baldacci’s Democratic rivals criticized him over national PAC support in the Second District race. This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe [https://robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Porta-Potty Comment Causes Stink for Platner’s Online History - MWTV

The resurfaced porta-potty post was described as especially damaging because Platner was not being accused of youthful stupidity, but of making strange online comments as an adult. With the Maine Senate race already focused on character, consultants, donor money and campaign image, the latest Reddit revelation gave critics another line of attack. Get full access to The Robinson Report at robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe [https://robinsonreport.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]