The state is seeing heightened campaign activity among the eight Democrats still in the running for their party’s nomination.
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See who is contributing to Elizabeth Warren
This searchable database includes all itemized individual donations by Maine residents of $200 or more (or additional donations by individuals who have exceeded $200 for the election) to the 2020 presidential campaign of Elizabeth Warren. The database covers donations reported to the Federal Election Commission through Jan. 31, 2020. Go here to see Maine contributions […]
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See who is contributing to Pete Buttigieg
This searchable database includes all itemized individual donations by Maine residents of $200 or more (or additional donations by individuals who have exceeded $200 for the election) to the 2020 presidential campaign of Pete Buttigieg. The database covers donations reported to the Federal Election Commission through Jan. 31, 2020. Go here to see Maine contributions […]
Posted inElections, Nation & World
Reliability of pricey new voting machines questioned
Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. voters will cast ballots this year on devices that look and feel like the discredited paperless voting machines they once used, yet leave a paper record of the vote.
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Moderates hustle to blunt Sanders’ momentum after Nevada win
Sanders’ win solidified his front-runner status in the crowded field as the race turns to Saturday’s presidential primary in South Carolina.
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Buttigieg questions third place finish in Nevada, cites errors
His campaign has called for the state’s Democratic party to address reports of more than 200 problems allocating votes in Saturday’s caucuses.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Susan Collins complains about misleading campaign advertising
At Republican dinner Saturday in Lewiston that barred the press, Maine’s senior senator expresses hope for winning a fifth term this year.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Bloomberg says 3 women can be released from confidentiality agreements
Remarks by the Democratic presidential candidate come after days of intense scrutiny over the treatment of women at the company he’s led for three decades.
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Trump minimizes intelligence experts’ warnings on Russian interference
Intelligence officials told lawmakers in a classified briefing last week that Russia is meddling with the hope of getting Trump reelected.
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Trump savors scrambled Democratic race, Bloomberg’s debate debut
At a campaign rally in Colorado, the president offers stinging criticism of his rivals after the Democratic presidential candidates’ rancorous debate in Las Vegas.