The Vermont senator says Joe Biden needs to do more to promote his policies and not ‘just go after Trump.’
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
A vote to end debate falls short on an amendment that would allocate $500 billion to COVID-19-related unemployment benefits, support for businesses, and testing, prevention, and treatment programs at schools and elsewhere.
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Out-of-state donors fund advertising flood in Maine Senate campaign
The campaigns of both Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Sara Gideon are heavily reliant on out-of-state donors but are also spending the vast majority of their contributions outside of Maine.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Trump looks west, eyeing new paths to White House
The president is courting Nevada this weekend – a state that’s voted Democratic since 2004.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Pence drops plan to go to fundraiser hosted by QAnon backers
The vice president is still scheduled to hold a Republican campaign rally near Bozeman, Montana, where the fundraiser is being held Monday.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Lively U.S. Senate debate puts front-runners Collins and Gideon on the hot seat
In one of the nation’s most closely watched races, the candidates challenge one another on health care, racial inequality, judicial nominations and dark money in politics. You can watch it here.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Effort to dismiss Flynn’s case reflects improper pressure by Trump, former judge says
Trump has repeatedly criticized the case against Flynn as well as the underlying investigation of Russia’s interference in the 2016 election and its efforts to help him win.
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Trump revels in packed Michigan rally amid fallout from book
Michigan’s Democratic governor and other officials worry about the growing size of Trump’s rallies and his campaign’s repeated flouting of public health guidelines.
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Money for $300 unemployment boost to run out after 6 weeks
FEMA emphasizes that all eligible recipients will get the $300 boost to cover 6 weeks, a period that ended Sept. 5.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
In Senate debate, Collins, Gideon share stage for the first time
The televised debate in Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race was co-hosted and live streamed by the Portland Press Herald, the Bangor Daily News and News Center Maine.