06-18-19 Political Roundtable
Part 1: Ray, Debi Davis and Dee Dee Richardson discuss the immigration problem that Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling has provided Southern Maine. Ray explains the difference in helping when you are prepared to do so and “your mouth is writing checks your body can’t cash”. Ray and Debi continue to discuss the long history of Democrat control over the “needy” by helping them and not allowing them to help themselves.
Part 2: David Jones joins the in the discussion on funding and housing for asylum seekers in the city of Portland.
Part 3: Ray, David, Dee Dee and Debi are joined by JJ Jeffrey and he laughs at Ray as he reads an editorial (Our View: Asylum support bill invests in Maine’s future) that is in the Portland Press Herald.
Part 4: Cumberland County District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck joins Ray, Dee Dee and David in studio. New York gives Ray another topic to discuss.They also talk about non-citizens having a driver’s license. Yield does not me stop! They talk about the Washington DC. Jonathan is just getting back from spending a week down there and talk about the different monuments. Ray gives some of the historic moments that have happened on The National Mall.
Part 5: The boys discuss Former Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson. Jonathan says that she has been an invaluable resource an more than helpful. Ray brings up the story of the Supreme Court throwing out an Oregon court ruling against bakers who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. This leads to a short discussion.
Part 6: Ray, Jonathan and David continue the discussion about the asylum seekers. Ray poses a couple of questions to Jonathan. He explains the process that his office goes through. Every case is different and they treat each case as individual. Ray mentions a couple of cases and asks him about them. They also talk about the case of the court personnel who helped the illegal immigrants escape. The boys are joined by Maine GOP Chair Demi Kouzounas and National Committee State Communications Director of New Hampshire and Maine, Nina McLaughlin.
Part 7: Ray lets Jonathan have the segment to inform the audience of the work that is being done to combat the opioid epidemic. He has been working with Gordon Smith that was appointed by Gov. Mills. He is headed up to the Lakes Region for a meeting later this morning. They talk about how quickly that someone can get addicted.
Part 8: Ray talks to National Committee Director of New England Communications, Nina McLaughlin. Today is a special day today. They talk about the Campaign Kickoff in Orlando, Florida and she gives a quick outline of what will be offered to voters. Nina explains how social media plays a huge part in the elections and she describes the “MAGA Meetups” that will be happening for people to learn how to use social media. They talk about the grassroots effort and how effective that is to winning. Ray says that all you have to look at the way the other side is behaving. They talk about the 23 Democrats Presidential Candidates and some of the “ideas” that they have and want enacted if they win.
Part 9: Nina gives more information about the places that will be having these MAGA Meet-ups. She explains a little more about the meetings are all about. For more information about where to find a meet-up closest to you, click here. You can also find more information on the Maine GOP site.
Part 10: Ray announces the 1st Responders Night at the Sea Dogs. He also tells the audience that the June Edition of the Richardson Magazine is available. They continue to talk about Nina (who had to leave) and they have quite a discussion about how important it is to keep Trump in the White House. They talk about the differences between Capitalism and Socialism. Demi goes back to the asylum seekers and gives her thoughts. They talk about the mess that Ethan has created. This is quite a heated discussion!