Even the Ultra-Conservative Maine Wire is Laughing at Bobby Charles’ Flailing Campaign

Augusta, Maine — Maine Republicans aren’t even bothering to defend Bobby Charles anymore — or pretend they believe he has a serious path to victory. In a telling radio interview, Maine Wire’s Steve Robinson couldn’t defend Charles’ flailing campaign as he and Ric Tyler discussed Charles’ abysmal fundraising.

Robinson also acknowledged one of Charles’ biggest political miscalculations: embracing Donald Trump so tightly during the Republican primary.
 
“If I were to cite a single mistake that Bobby made in the primary campaign was in running so closely with President Trump.”

But the most embarrassing moment for Charles came when Tyler asked Robinson if Bobby Charles actually had a plan to win this race.

Robinson’s answer? Silence. A long, awkward silence followed by laughter from the people in the room.

Statement from Maine Democratic Party Spokesperson Lauryn Fanguen:

“Bobby Charles’ campaign operation might be a joke, but the impact of his reckless agenda that would hurt Maine families and drive up costs isn’t funny. Maine Democrats will continue making sure every Mainer knows what’s at stake in this election — including Republicans who are already disappointed in Charles’ agenda and his unprofessional campaign.”

Last week, Hannah Pingree was endorsed by Republicans and Independents who support her vision and plan to move Maine forward.

LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE

Key Moment Transcript

Ric Tyler: Steve- I’ve got to think that a guy that was brilliant enough to begin his campaign for the Blaine House a year before others decided to get into the race, I’ve got to think he’s got a plan.

… silence …

Steve Robinson: Okay

… laughter …

Ric Tyler: and that perhaps is the most telling 10 seconds of silence ever on this radio program.

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