The president, who is still contagious with the coronavirus, tweeted Tuesday that he plans to be at next week’s debate with Democrat Joe Biden in Miami.
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Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Michelle Obama rips Trump in new video for racism, ‘willful mismanagement’ of pandemic
In the video, released Tuesday by Joe Biden’s campaign, Mrs. Obama notes that more Americans have died from COVID-19 than died in the Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam and Korean wars combined.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Fed chairman Powell says lack of further stimulus imperils recovery
The nation’s top banker says that economic support from the government – including expanded unemployment insurance payments, direct payments to most U.S. households and financial support for small businesses – has so far prevented a recessionary ‘downward spiral.’
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Sen. Angus King endorses Joe Biden for president
King, who said he has voted for Republicans, Democrats and independents in the past, said he made his decision based on the candidate’s character and not his party.
Posted inEditorials, Election 2020, Opinion
CentralMaine.com endorsements for 2020 election
Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel editorial board picks their favorites for Nov. 3.
Posted inElection 2020, Politics
Biden aims to expand map as Trump recovers from coronavirus
The Democratic presidential nominee has the campaign trail to himself as he visits red states.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Infected senator says he’ll wear ‘moon suit’ to vote Trump’s court pick
Unlike the House, Senators must be present in order to cast their vote.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
Maine clerks report ‘steady’ turnout for early, in-person voting
More than 277,000 Mainers had requested absentee ballots as of Friday, which is a record number driven by concerns about the coronavirus.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Poirier challenging Austin for seat representing Skowhegan and part of Madison
Incumbent Democrat Betty Austin and Republican Jennifer Poirier are running for House District 107 seat.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Politics
Heat is way down this year in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race
First-term Democrat Jared Golden appears to have a big advantage over Republican challenger Dale Crafts.