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Sen. Josh Hawley and challenger Lucas Kunce argue in tense Missouri State Fair encounter

by Jonathan Shorman and Kacen Bayless Tribune News Service August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

s Hawley and Kunce argued, curious onlookers took in the scene while munching down their meals of ham, eggs and coffee.

Election 2024, Maine, Nation & World, Politics

Rep. Jared Golden says he won’t endorse Harris for president

by Staff Report August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

Golden has been hounded with questions from the media and criticism from Republicans about his reluctance to take a stand in the presidential election.

Election 2024, News, Politics

Who paid to get Cornel West on Maine’s presidential ballot – and why?

by Randy Billings August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

One supporter said he was hired to collect signatures for the long-shot progressive candidate, but stopped because he believed it was part of Republican efforts to elect former President Donald Trump.

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

Cornel West’s signature-gathering effort scrutinized in Maine

by Randy Billings August 14, 2024August 15, 2024

The independent candidate’s eligibility for the presidential ballot is facing 2 separate challenges.

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

Maine voter registrations spiked after Biden exited presidential race

by Rachel Ohm August 14, 2024August 15, 2024

Registrations jumped following Biden’s announcement on July 21 and the month ended with 3,793 registrations, the most of any month in the past year with the exception of November 2023.

Arts & Entertainment, Election 2024, Maine, Politics

Gov. Mills to chat with ‘Veep’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus at Democratic convention

by Randy Billings August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

The comic actress famous for roles in ‘Veep’ and ‘Seinfeld’ will host a panel discussion with the 8 female Democratic governors at the Democratic National Convention next week in Chicago.