They point not to evidence of problems but to the potential for voter fraud and suspicion about the process.
Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Two Democratic governors see stars dimmed by virus woes
Andrew Cuomo of New York and Gavin Newsom of California are embroiled in distinct political problems.
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GOP bills would protect drivers who hit protesters
Tumultuous demonstrations stir debate about what tactics are free speech and which go too far.
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Pelosi says bipartisan panel should investigate Capitol riot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a commission to study the deadly attack at the Capitol must be ‘strongly bipartisan.’
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U.S. reverts to targeted immigration enforcement
The agency drew fierce criticism under former President Trump for arresting and removing anyone in the country illegally regardless of criminal history or community ties.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sen. Collins responds after Maine’s Republican Party condemns her vote to impeach Trump
Collins acknowledges the party’s dissatisfaction, but says it’s time for Republicans to focus on improving their electoral results.
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Biden optimistic on reopening of elementary schools
Joe Biden is making his first official trip outside the nation’s capital as president as he tries to refocus Congress and build public support for his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.
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Maine Republicans to consider rebuking Collins over impeachment vote
Collins was 1 of 7 Republicans who voted to convict Trump of inciting an insurrection.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Democratic congressman sues Trump over role in deadly Capitol riot
The lawsuit from Mississippi’s Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, is part of an expected wave of litigation over the Jan. 6 riot.
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Donna Loring, retired tribal affairs adviser to Gov. Mills, says a sovereignty deal can be reached
The Penobscot elder, politician and writer is encouraged by symbolically important progress, but she says the heavy lifting lies ahead.