Pat Callaghan
@patcallaghan6.bsky.social
Scourge of the despot. Master of the atom. Anchor-reporter at NEWS CENTER Maine 1979-2022. Well, one of those things is true. Host of "In The Arena" Maine politics podcast at WMTW-TV. https://storystudio.wmtw.com/inthearena/
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Apparently, #janetmills watches ITA. You should too! Go to wmtw.com/inthearena to see the full podcast. @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social #mepolitics
October 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Apparently, #janetmills watches ITA. You should too! Go to wmtw.com/inthearena to see the full podcast. @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social #mepolitics
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Couldn’t be happier to be home in Maine this weekend. On Monday, we SHOULD be in Washington—but Speaker Johnson is keeping the House locked.
Why? Likely to avoid swearing in Rep. Grijalva, the 218th signer forcing a vote on the Epstein Files.
We owe this to the victims. Disgraceful.
Why? Likely to avoid swearing in Rep. Grijalva, the 218th signer forcing a vote on the Epstein Files.
We owe this to the victims. Disgraceful.
October 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Couldn’t be happier to be home in Maine this weekend. On Monday, we SHOULD be in Washington—but Speaker Johnson is keeping the House locked.
Why? Likely to avoid swearing in Rep. Grijalva, the 218th signer forcing a vote on the Epstein Files.
We owe this to the victims. Disgraceful.
Why? Likely to avoid swearing in Rep. Grijalva, the 218th signer forcing a vote on the Epstein Files.
We owe this to the victims. Disgraceful.
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Well, if we’re going to prosecute people for lying to Congress…
September 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Well, if we’re going to prosecute people for lying to Congress…
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New episode of ITA is up. Find it at WMTW.com/inthearena Charlie Kirk, @jimmykimmel.com @grahamformaine.bsky.social Janet Mills, Susan Collins all on the agenda where we play “Fishy or Fragrant”
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September 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
New episode of ITA is up. Find it at WMTW.com/inthearena Charlie Kirk, @jimmykimmel.com @grahamformaine.bsky.social Janet Mills, Susan Collins all on the agenda where we play “Fishy or Fragrant”
@patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social
@patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social
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If this is about Comey saying he did not authorize the leak to the WSJ the IG report destroys the case. McCabe leaked it. He told everyone that and he said he did NOT clear with Comey in advance. IF so, this is as malicious a prosecution as I have ever seen. www.documentcloud.org/documents/44...
Read the report: Justice Department Inspector General's investigation of Andrew McCabe
The Justice Department Inspector General alleges that former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe inappropriately authorized the disclosure of sensitive information to a reporter and then misled investig...
www.documentcloud.org
September 26, 2025 at 1:11 AM
If this is about Comey saying he did not authorize the leak to the WSJ the IG report destroys the case. McCabe leaked it. He told everyone that and he said he did NOT clear with Comey in advance. IF so, this is as malicious a prosecution as I have ever seen. www.documentcloud.org/documents/44...
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This is going to have a huge impact on the tourism economy of Maine #MePolitics
Trump signs an EO on H-1Bs raising "the fee that companies pay to sponsor H1-B applicants to $100,000"
September 20, 2025 at 1:03 AM
This is going to have a huge impact on the tourism economy of Maine #MePolitics
Sounds pretty un-American for a guy who wears so much flag clothing. Maybe we need cabinet members to prove they understand all of the Constitution, not just the second amendment.
NEW: The Pentagon told journalists it will require them to pledge they won’t gather any information — even unclassified — that hasn’t been expressly authorized for release, and will revoke the press credentials of those who do not obey. @washingtonpost.com
Pentagon demands journalists pledge to not obtain unauthorized material
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is imposing strict new rules that would severely limit the ability of journalists to report on the Pentagon.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 20, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Sounds pretty un-American for a guy who wears so much flag clothing. Maybe we need cabinet members to prove they understand all of the Constitution, not just the second amendment.
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Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.
July 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.
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Fine clip but it illustrates the tendency, even among Susan Collins critics like @strim.bsky.social, to airbrush/sanewash her record:
Specifically, Collins has NOT said confirming RFK Jr was a bad idea and in fact just last week reiterated her support for him. tinyurl.com/2s4a4j7t #MEpolitics
Specifically, Collins has NOT said confirming RFK Jr was a bad idea and in fact just last week reiterated her support for him. tinyurl.com/2s4a4j7t #MEpolitics
WMTW clocks Susan Collins on RFK Jr.: “Does that ring hollow when she complains about his actions when in fact she voted to support him and confirm him?”
#mesen #mepolitics
#mesen #mepolitics
September 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Fine clip but it illustrates the tendency, even among Susan Collins critics like @strim.bsky.social, to airbrush/sanewash her record:
Specifically, Collins has NOT said confirming RFK Jr was a bad idea and in fact just last week reiterated her support for him. tinyurl.com/2s4a4j7t #MEpolitics
Specifically, Collins has NOT said confirming RFK Jr was a bad idea and in fact just last week reiterated her support for him. tinyurl.com/2s4a4j7t #MEpolitics
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Well, if you listen to the beginning of the clip @patcallaghan6.bsky.social is asking if Collins' criticism of JFK rings hollow after voting to convince. To that, I am saying, emphatically, yes. But we mince words. I agree 100% that her criticism is both meager, qualified, and many deaths too late.
September 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Well, if you listen to the beginning of the clip @patcallaghan6.bsky.social is asking if Collins' criticism of JFK rings hollow after voting to convince. To that, I am saying, emphatically, yes. But we mince words. I agree 100% that her criticism is both meager, qualified, and many deaths too late.
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In The Arena is back! Ep. 55 dropped. We deep dive on the Collins race, do a lightning round catching up on recent news, and pay tribute to Bill Diamond. go to wmtw.com/inthearena for full episode. @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @terrystackhouse.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
In The Arena is back! Ep. 55 dropped. We deep dive on the Collins race, do a lightning round catching up on recent news, and pay tribute to Bill Diamond. go to wmtw.com/inthearena for full episode. @patcallaghan6.bsky.social @strim.bsky.social @terrystackhouse.bsky.social @wmtwchannel8.bsky.social
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We're independent thinkers up here.
August 31, 2025 at 1:14 AM
We're independent thinkers up here.
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In short, it’s NOT Donald Trump‘s money to give or not to give.
The people of the United States gave the people of Maryland this money just like the people of Maryland have helped people of other states.
We do not have or plan to stand for an overlord bestowing largesse or punishing selectively. Control your fantasies.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue #Maryland
We do not have or plan to stand for an overlord bestowing largesse or punishing selectively. Control your fantasies.
#resist #mepolitics #VoteBlue #Maryland
August 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
In short, it’s NOT Donald Trump‘s money to give or not to give.
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Stephen Miller: "All these demonstrators that you've seen out here in recent days, all these elderly white hippies, they're not part of the city and never have been ... we're gonna ignore these stupid white hippies that all need to go home and take a nap because they're all over 90 years old."
August 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Stephen Miller: "All these demonstrators that you've seen out here in recent days, all these elderly white hippies, they're not part of the city and never have been ... we're gonna ignore these stupid white hippies that all need to go home and take a nap because they're all over 90 years old."
Any time spent with Cindy Williams, my partner of 32 years, is quality time. Hard to believe since we’re only 39 years old. (Hey, it worked for Jack Benny!)
August 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Any time spent with Cindy Williams, my partner of 32 years, is quality time. Hard to believe since we’re only 39 years old. (Hey, it worked for Jack Benny!)
Always remember— Every dog has his day. And today is Snoopy’s.
August 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Always remember— Every dog has his day. And today is Snoopy’s.
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The President sees a bad jobs report, and responds by getting rid of the person in charge of the statistics. This is how America becomes a third-rate country.
BREAKING: President Trump fires the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics hours after weak jobs report.
Trump fires labor statistics boss hours after weak jobs report
The president implied that the BLS commissioner, long-time federal employee Erika McEntarfer, manipulated the data "for political purposes."
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August 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The President sees a bad jobs report, and responds by getting rid of the person in charge of the statistics. This is how America becomes a third-rate country.
Fences are up at Ft. Williams for tomorrow’s Beach to Beacon 10k. Fitzy conducted a security check and finds they do nothing to keep dogs in or out. He wishes good luck to all runners!
August 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Fences are up at Ft. Williams for tomorrow’s Beach to Beacon 10k. Fitzy conducted a security check and finds they do nothing to keep dogs in or out. He wishes good luck to all runners!
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Love and excited to be in #HappyGilmore2, though we all miss the great Carl Weathers and Bob Barker. Here's a reunion we staged in 2015 with Bob and Adam. They both got some good licks in. And stick around for Chubbs at the end! - RS #NightOfTooManyStars #adamsandler
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI7N...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI7N...
Adam Sandler and Bob Barker Reunite - Night Of Too Many Stars 2015 - Best Quality
YouTube video by Triumph The Insult Comic Dog HQ
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July 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Love and excited to be in #HappyGilmore2, though we all miss the great Carl Weathers and Bob Barker. Here's a reunion we staged in 2015 with Bob and Adam. They both got some good licks in. And stick around for Chubbs at the end! - RS #NightOfTooManyStars #adamsandler
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI7N...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI7N...
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Breaking news: “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026, CBS said in a statement.
The announcement came days after Colbert spoke out against the $16 million paid earlier this month by Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.
The announcement came days after Colbert spoke out against the $16 million paid earlier this month by Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.
Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ canceled by CBS, to end in May 2026
CBS said in a statement that it was “purely a financial decision.” The show launched with Colbert as host, executive producer and writer a decade ago.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 18, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Breaking news: “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026, CBS said in a statement.
The announcement came days after Colbert spoke out against the $16 million paid earlier this month by Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.
The announcement came days after Colbert spoke out against the $16 million paid earlier this month by Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.
Krypto is the hero we need! A vital part of this story.
July 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Krypto is the hero we need! A vital part of this story.
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Do you have any idea how persnickety Catholics are about the Sunday obligation? Do you know what it takes for a bishop to say "yeah never mind?"
THIS is religious persecution. Not saying "happy holidays." Sending your jackbooted thugs to kidnap people from Mass is religious persecution.
THIS is religious persecution. Not saying "happy holidays." Sending your jackbooted thugs to kidnap people from Mass is religious persecution.
The Catholic Church is authorizing parishioners to indefinitely skip Mass out of fear of ICE raids😕
July 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Do you have any idea how persnickety Catholics are about the Sunday obligation? Do you know what it takes for a bishop to say "yeah never mind?"
THIS is religious persecution. Not saying "happy holidays." Sending your jackbooted thugs to kidnap people from Mass is religious persecution.
THIS is religious persecution. Not saying "happy holidays." Sending your jackbooted thugs to kidnap people from Mass is religious persecution.
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Kristi Noem didn’t approve FEMA rescue teams for over 72 hours after the Texas floods, following a rule she imposed that required her personal sign-off on any operation over $100K.
This is inexcusable. She should resign.
This is inexcusable. She should resign.
July 10, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Kristi Noem didn’t approve FEMA rescue teams for over 72 hours after the Texas floods, following a rule she imposed that required her personal sign-off on any operation over $100K.
This is inexcusable. She should resign.
This is inexcusable. She should resign.
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Medicare for All - "That's socialism!"
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion+ in tax cuts for the wealthy...
"That's just how it is."
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion+ in tax cuts for the wealthy...
"That's just how it is."
July 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Medicare for All - "That's socialism!"
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion+ in tax cuts for the wealthy...
"That's just how it is."
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion+ in tax cuts for the wealthy...
"That's just how it is."
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Laughing in front of cages designed to hold migrants and refugees, many of whom came to this country fleeing extreme violence and poverty, and hoping to raise their children in a more compassionate country. And many of whom followed all the legal procedures to enter the country.
July 2, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Laughing in front of cages designed to hold migrants and refugees, many of whom came to this country fleeing extreme violence and poverty, and hoping to raise their children in a more compassionate country. And many of whom followed all the legal procedures to enter the country.