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Capital Insights

The conversation covered various topics, including a middle school hockey team’s victory, the complexity of becoming a Division I college hockey player, and the upcoming March Madness tournament. They discussed the Maine gubernatorial race, highlighting Bobby Charles’ early lead due to extensive online advertising. Charles’ background as Assistant Secretary of State under Colin Powell was debated, with opinions on whether his experience is a liability or an asset.

 

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