As Maine has some of its highest daily numbers for COVID-19, local election officials are taking precautions to prevent its spread on Election Day.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden returns to Iowa while Trump plays defense in Michigan, Wisconsin
With 4 days until the election and more than 80 million votes already cast, time is running out for the candidates to change the shape of the race.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
As virus surges, Trump rallies keep packing in thousands
In Trumpland, masks are optional and social distancing frowned upon.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine
Hit-and-run of Trump sign was ‘premeditated,’ Bowdoin homeowner says
Candidates on both sides of the aisle ask for civility in final days of campaign.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump, Biden fight for Florida, appeal for Tuesday turnout
Without the battleground state’s 29 electoral votes, the president’s path to victory is exceptionally difficult.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump officials end gray wolf protections across most of U.S.
The move just days ahead of the election could lead to resumption of wolf hunts in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin – key battleground states.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, Politics
U.S. vetted stars’ politics to showcase Trump virus response
None of the celebrities agreed to participate and the campaign has been put on hold.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Wisconsin Republican Party says hackers stole $2.3 million
The GOP’s account was being used to help re-elect President Trump in the key battleground state.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, News, Politics
Bangor business pulls out of hosting Trump campaign event after state issues warning
The Trump campaign then said the event would be moved to Orrington Calvary Chapel, which has sued Gov. Mills over her COVID-19 restrictions.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World
Supreme Court issues flurry of last-minute election orders
Acting in lawsuits involving absentee ballot deadlines in 3 battleground states, the justices allow extensions for ballots in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to remain in place.