Trump told reporters he had ‘heard’ rumors that Harris does not meet the requirement to serve in the White House; she does.
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Harris bringing energy, dollars and more to Biden’s campaign
Biden campaign officials see her as a strong messenger against Trump, pointing to both her vigorous criticism of the president during her primary campaign and her sharp comments Wednesday.
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Trump attacks Biden for calling on governors to mandate masks
Biden has called for the institution of ‘a mask mandate nationwide, starting immediately.’
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Rep. Andrew McLean of Gorham resigns from Maine Legislature
The Democrat graduated recently from the University of Maine School of Law, and said post-law school work that begins next week requires him to leave the Legislature.
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Federal judge again hears arguments against Maine’s ranked-choice voting law
In a federal lawsuit against Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, 4 voters contend they were either disenfranchised by the system or forced to cast ballots for candidates they did not support.
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Maine members of Congress demand end to mail delays, answers from postmaster general
President Trump says he’ll withhold funding from the U.S. Postal Service to prevent the expansion of mail-in voting, raising widespread objections in the House and Senate.
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Trump campaign sues key Iowa counties, seeking to block absentee mailings
The Trump campaign, the Republican National Committee and other GOP groups filed the lawsuits Tuesday against elections officials in Linn and Johnson counties.
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Private prison industry backs Trump, prepares if Biden wins
Speaking to investors last week, the founder of the private prison company GEO Group predicted his company would rebound after the November election.
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U.S. Supreme Court says R.I. may suspend witness requirement for absentee ballots
Republicans had attempted to roll back the suspension of a law that requires two witnesses or a notary to vote by mail.
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Trump says he’s blocking postal service funding to stifle expanded mail-in voting
Democrats have pushed for $10 billion for the Postal Service in talks with Republicans on a huge COVID-19 response bill.