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Election 2020

Published
September 15, 2019

Jim Fossel: Presidential race could turn on Maine’s ranked-choice voting

In a close election, the system could consolidate the anti-Trump opposition in a way that will help Democrats.
Published
September 13, 2019

Coming for your AR-15? Beto O’Rourke scrambles Democrats’ gun message

Democrats contend they don't want to take away law-abiding citizens' firearms, but they're struggling to square that position with the candidate's call for confiscating assault rifles.
Published
September 13, 2019

‘My AR is ready for you,’ Texas lawmaker tells Beto O’Rourke over assault weapons buybacks

A Republican Texas state representative's provocative tweet, removed by Twitter, was interpreted by the candidate as 'a death threat.'
Published
September 13, 2019

Commentary: Collins turning her back on Maine tradition of open government

The senator's constituents have a lot of questions about her voting record, but she won't answer them at town hall forums.
Published
September 12, 2019

Democratic candidates clash in debate over health care, immigration – and Obama

Thursday's debate shows that Democrats are still divided over what the party stands for, beyond opposing President Trump.

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Published
September 11, 2019

Some states will cancel Republican primaries to smooth Trump’s nomination, not N.H.

The New Hampshire primary can only be cancelled by changing a state law.
Published
September 8, 2019

Biden in lead, but does campaign lack enthusiasm to keep it?

Democrats downplayed the large crowds at Donald Trump's high-octane rallies throughout the 2016 campaign, predicting it wouldn't translate into an Election Day victory.
Published
September 8, 2019

Mark Sanford will challenge Trump in Republican primary

The former governor and representative from South Carolina joins former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, who launched a bid against the president in April.
Published
September 8, 2019

Jim Fossel: Moderates should run for Senate, not president

The chamber would function as the Founders intended if there were more centrists from both parties.
Published
September 7, 2019

Cory Booker asks Maine voters to engage in ‘moral moment’ facing America

The Democratic presidential candidate and New Jersey senator makes a campaign stop in Portland.