Tom Barrack is an old friend of Donald Trump and chaired the former president’s inaugural committee.
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Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElection 2022, News, Politics
Still plan to cast an absentee ballot? Here’s what you need to know.
The best way to cast an absentee ballot is to drop it off at your local town hall, according to the Secretary of State.
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Posted inElection 2022, Maine, News, Politics
Mills and LePage meet in final debate before voters have their say
The candidates debated four previous times, sparring over issues such as abortion, inflation and the economy, energy and the lobstering industry.
Posted inElection 2022, Politics
Florida Gov. DeSantis endorses LePage, other Republican candidates
The likely presidential contender says the fellow Republican would focus on family values, oppose Biden.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Paul Pelosi released from hospital a week after assault
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, ‘Paul remains under doctors’ care as he continues to progress on a long recovery process and convalescence. He is now home.’
Posted inElection 2022, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden implores voters to save democracy from lies, violence
Six days before the midterm elections, President Biden is imploring voters to save American democracy.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump lawyers who fought election results saw Justice Thomas as key
In emails, one lawyer suggested that an appeal to Clarence Thomas, as the justice who handles emergency appeals from Georgia, could ‘end up being the key here.’
Posted inElection 2022, Nation & World, News, Politics
Liz Cheney says ‘we have to walk away from politics as usual’ as she stumps for Democrats
Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney, a well-known critic of former President Donald Trump, endorsed Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin late last month in her first formal endorsement of a Democrat for office.
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Trump 2024 campaign prepares to launch after midterms
Aides to the former president are making quiet preparations for a 2024 presidential campaign that could be launched soon after next week’s midterm elections as Trump tries to capitalize on expected Republican wins.
Posted inElection 2022, Nation & World, Politics
Most candidates for top election posts say no to hand counts
The process has gained favor among some Republicans embracing conspiracy theories about voting machines.