Part 1: The panel begins with David Jones of Making Maine Great Again, Former State Rep and GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Garrett Mason, Former Minority Assistant House Leader and Maine GOP Vice-Chair and National Committeewoman and Leader of She Leads, Ellie Espling. They start off with Maine’s Rainy Day fund. Ray and Garrett discuss the proposed budget and how will it pass. Now the Republicans have a say in the budget process and Ray asks Ellie what she would be doing if she were still Minority Assistant House Leader. The panel is joined by State Rep. Jeff Timberlake.
Part 2: This was a quick segment….best quote of the day is from Jeff “Hello, I’m from the Government and I’m here to help…”
Part 3: Maine Republican Chair Demi Kouzounas joins the panel and they talk about the election on Saturday and announces the new Maine National Committee person as Josh Tardy. He has been fighting for Maine for it seems like forever. They talk about the vote for Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh. Sen. Susan Collins stood up for the Constitution by voting for innocent until proven guilty. The topic turns to the media and their bias. They chat about what happens if one of the 19 or 20 Democrats that is running for President is elected. They talk about the newest guy that has entered the ring, South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg. They continue with some of the brilliant ideas from the Democrats. Sanctuary cities are a topic including Portland and their potholes and infrastructure. Ray asks Jeff about the bill proposed to let illegal immigrants to vote. Jeff gives his thoughts on how the vote will go.
Part 4: The panel does a quick discussion about Maine’s workforce.
Part 5: Ray asks Jeff if they will adjourn on time. Jeff expands on his answer. Ray asks him if there is a bill that the Republicans are willing to make a stand to stop. They talk about the businesses in Maine and how afraid they are about what is happening in Augusta. There are a lot of different entities/groups are starting to get the word out. Demi continues with Jeff’s thoughts and describes about the Tax Rally from yesterday. Garrett stresses that only backstop that the conservative voice have is the activists that are calling/writing to their Representatives.
Part 6: Ray asks David as a businessperson and realtor his opinion of what is happening in Augusta and the feeling he gets from the people that he talks to in his professional life. Jeff continues with those thoughts.
Part 7: Demi introduces the new National Committeeman for the Republican Party, Josh Tardy. Josh joins us by phone. Ray asks Ellie what is the role of the National Committee-person and what will be some of the things that we need to speak out on. They talk about taxes and Demi points out that if Mainers can’t pay the taxes they will end up leaving.
Part 8: Ray lets Ellie speak and explain what She Leads is all about and why she feels it is so important.
04-16-19 Notre Dame
Part 1: Ray talks about the Notre Dame and the loss of history and that it wasn’t just about a building. Then he talks about the Fox News Town Hall with Bernie Sanders that aired last night. He tells us about some of the highlights of the night. Discussed at the Town Hall was healthcare, tax returns, and insurance.
Part 2: Ray is still talking about Notre Dame. He is joined by Simon Owen of Fox New Radio who is in Paris. Simon lets us know the strange feeling when seeing the altered Paris landscape. The fire is now out, but was very difficult because of the the secret passages and 13th Century wood.
Part 3: Ray is joined by David Jones and JJ Jeffrey. They discuss the bump music Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin and other music from the 1970’s. The boys tease Ray about being from the South. Ray remembers the day that John Lennon was shot and people and emotion of that day.
04-15-19 What’s Next?
Part 1: Ray and David talk about the spending up in Augusta and the taxing of the rich and giving to the poor. Ray had promised to play Rachel Talbot-Ross’s answer to a question posed on Maine Broadcast Radio. Here is a link to the whole interview with the whole panel including: Sen. Shenna Bellows, State Senator from Maine’s District 14, and Executive Director of The Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine, Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, representing Maine House District 40, and has led several nonprofit organizations dedicated to social justice, Prof. Abraham Peck, adjunct professor of history at the University of Southern Maine; his focus includes the history of the Holocaust and genocide, Kerem Durdag, Chief Operating Officer of GWI, Brian Levin, Director at the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism.
Part 2: Ray and David continue the discussion about slaves and Ray reads a story about Georgetown University students in Washington DC have voted in favor of a reparations fund to repay descendants of slaves sold by the school in 1838. A “Reconciliation Contribution” fee of $27.20 each semester.
Part 3: Ray answers the question he received about Georgetown. Ray and David discuss the people that were the conquerors are now bad for society. Ray reads the reason Georgetown students felt the need to come up with this fund. They take a call from Bill of Casco and Dee Dee brings up the point that Georgetown is also the university where Dr. Carol Christine Fair, an associate professor in the Security Studies Program, said white Republican senators, specifically Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, who defended Kavanaugh in a fiery speech, “deserve miserable deaths.” Ray points out that they also cover the crosses at times. Ray talks about Eastpoint which leads to censorship.
Part 4: Ray talks about the young people that spoke at Eastpoint yesterday. He tells David about Fox News will be hosting a town Hall event featuring Bernie Sanders at 6:30pm tonight.
04-15-19 FO Bailey Real Estate
Part 1: Ray and David Jones owner of FO Bailey Real Estate talk about Lewiston and how they are working on the town and there are some really great opportunities. They talk about rising interest rates and how that affects buying and selling property. David educates about selling a house. It is time to start going through and de-cluttering your home. He explains what he means by “de-cluttering”. David lets people know that they are a full service business. He talks about his wife, Nancy, stating that she sells the inside and he sells the outside of a home. He stresses not to donate without having someone inspect what you have so you don’t get rid of something valuable. Ray and David talk about you can’t wait for the market because you never know about the economy. David states that he has 32 agents and can help you find the right fit for your and your family.
Part 2: Ray and David continue to talk about great locations and they talk about Bridgton and Naples. David gives a huge shout-out to the Black Horse Tavern in Bridgton. David’s different properties. One is on Long Lake, he has 5 properties left in Yarmouth and two different subdivisions in Brunswick in Autumn View Subdivision and Chamberlain Woods, 30 Woodland Shore Drive, Naples, ME, a commercial warehouse listing at 7 Little Wing Lane in Gorham. There is land out in Hollis at 119 Bear Hill Road. Call David today. By dealing with local businesses you can form working relationships. David’s contact information is office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email:info@fobailey.com.