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Calls + Maine Wire Monday

Matt takes calls about Graham Platner and also speaks to The Maine Wire

Grace Curley

The Grace Curley Show airs daily from Noon to 2 PM on WGAN, and every Monday, Grace speaks with us about the latest developments in national politics

Hypocrisy With Plattner

The discussion critiques both parties' hypocrisy regarding Graham Platner, comparing their reactions to Donald Trump. Republicans are accused of overlooking Trump's scandals but condemning Platner's alleged violent behavior. Democrats are criticized for their moral superiority stance against Trump, now supporting Platner despite his actions. The conversation also touches on the divisive political strategy of blaming wealthy individuals, particularly billionaires, for societal issues, and draws parallels between Platner's rhetoric and historical anti-Semitic tropes, highlighting the manipulative nature of his appeals to voter anger.

Politics Behind RCV

The discussion critiques ranked choice voting (RCV) in Maine, arguing it has not made politics nicer but rather more negative. Matt highlights that RCV has led to increased negative campaigning by super PACs and dark money groups, which are less accountable. Jason and Matt also point out that RCV's promise of a 50% majority winner is misleading due to how votes are counted, with many votes being discarded in later rounds. This method, defended as voter choice, is criticized for effectively discarding votes. The conversation concludes that RCV has not fulfilled its initial promises of improved politics.

Shawn Moody- Segment 6

The phones ring off the hook for the final segment of today's show.