The pair have campaigned together more than their spouses have.
Politics
Local, statewide and national political news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
New York Times: Trump paid $750 in U.S. income taxes in 2016, 2017
The president has paid no federal income taxes in 10 of the past 15 years.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump, Biden battle over quick confirmation of court pick
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the president is moving quickly to fill the vacancy before the court hears a challenge to the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inElection 2020, Morning Sentinel
School board, budget committee seats contested in Oakland
Incumbent Rick Stubbert is running for the Regional School Unit 18 board of directors against Tyler Backus, while Richard MacKenzie and Justin Richard are running for the town budget and advisory committee.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gideon banks on bipartisan image, but critics disagree
In her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins, the Maine House speaker highlights her work on issues such as the opioid crisis and climate change, yet some Republicans say she’s been unwilling to compromise on key issues and failed to exercise leadership during the pandemic.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World
Man points gun at protesters outside GOP candidate’s rally
Police are investigating the confrontation in Wilmington, Delaware.
Posted inElection 2020
Biden hangs on to lead over Trump, Minnesota poll shows
While Democratic nominee Joe Biden enjoyed a large lead among voters under 35, the two candidates were much closer in three other age groups.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World
Voters’ poorly marked ovals could lead to contested ballots
Two decades ago, hanging chads on Florida ballots became the unlikely symbol of a disputed presidential election.
Posted inElection 2020
How Trump, Biden are preparing for first presidential debate
The president has decided to skip any formal preparation, while Biden is approaching the match-up aggressively.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
How Maine’s Congressional delegation voted this week
Congressional votes for the week of Sept. 18-24.