# Ep. 175 "Democrats Don’t Care About Historic Mainers Anymore" – Rep. John Eder on the Shift to "New Mainers" & One-Party Rule in Maine

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Podcast: [Muddy Waters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/muddy-waters-7079451)
Published: 2026-05-15T13:51:12+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charles-ellis9/episodes/Ep--175-Democrats-Dont-Care-About-Historic-Mainers-Anymore--Rep--John-Eder-on-the-Shift-to-New-Mainers--One-Party-Rule-in-Maine-e3jdo98
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Duration seconds: 6231

## Resource

In this wide-ranging interview, Maine State Representative John Eder (former highest-elected Green Party official turned Republican) joins Chuck Ellis to discuss the state of Maine politics ahead of a critical election year.Topics include:• The Republican gubernatorial field and the importance of electability• Why Democrat leadership has shifted focus away from “old school” and “historic Mainers” toward “new Mainers” (as shared by a shocked Democrat colleague in caucus)• Rampant fraud in state programs, especially DHHS• Failures in foster care oversight and the Lewiston shooting victim fund controversy• Government Oversight Committee battles and Democratic obstruction• COVID-era damage to education, businesses, and trust• Protecting girls’ sports and spaces, property taxes, trades/jobs, and the coming AI/data center challengesA must-listen for anyone concerned about Maine’s direction under one-party Democrat rule.Guest: Rep. John Eder (District 136 – Waterboro/Alfred/Lyman)Episode 175 – Muddy Waters PodcastSupport the show & John’s re-election:→ muddywaters.us→ Checks to: John Eder, 28 Sanford Road, Waterboro, ME 04087Drop your thoughts below — should Maine prioritize long-time residents first?

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