Listen "The Spike Hitting Every Mainer — “Our Energy Costs... Jumped Higher Than Any State In The United States.” — Bobby Charles - PART TWO"
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Send us a text🎙️ Q-Point Podcast | Bobby Charles, Republican Maine Gubernatorial Candidate — Part TwoThe Spike Hitting Every Mainer — “Our Energy Costs... Jumped Higher Than Any State In The United States.” — Bobby Charles Part Two expands the conversation into Maine’s escalating energy costs, overregulation, and the broader affordability crisis. Bobby Charles lays out his 20-point energy framework, describing how solar subsidies, wind capacity limits, and net energy billing policies contribute to rising rates. He details his support for natural gas infrastructure, small modular nuclear reactors, deregulation, and restoring local control. Charles argues that lower energy costs would reduce the price of nearly everything—reviving business confidence and helping Maine families remain in the state.The episode also dives into healthcare system strain, MaineCare accountability, and hospital funding challenges. Charles discusses overregulation of lobstermen and fishermen, economic burdens on working Mainers, and the national political forces he believes are shaping Maine’s direction. He speaks candidly about voter frustration, the upcoming political landscape, and why he views 2026 as a pivotal moment for the state’s future. The conversation closes with messages to Republicans, independents, and Democrats—and a warning about what Maine could look like if current trends continue.📻 Airs weekends on The Voice of Maine Radio Network (101.3 FM, 103.9 FM & The Voice of Maine App). ⬇️ 🎧 Stream on QPointPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music & more. Produced and sponsored by Corenna Quirk, Broker at NextHome Experience. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent those of the hosts, Q-Point Podcast associates, or affiliates.Support the showThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or recommendations of any nature whatsoever, and no warrantee, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy of the information presented is made by your use. The views, information, opinions, comments, and observations of this podcast may not be those of the host or the management, and you entertain and rely on the content presented at your sole risk and responsibility. Your access of this podcast acknowledges that the contents and design are the sole property of the presenter and no use in any shape, manner or form of this podcast may be made without written permission. The presenter of the podcast hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for any and all damages arising out of or related to your use, reference and reliance on podcasts and information presented therein.
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