Former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh’s challenge faced long odds and financial struggles from the start.
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Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Politics
Three Republicans debate who is the best candidate to replace Jared Golden in Congress
The Lewiston debate showcased strong commitment to Donald Trump by all three hopefuls but found sharp differences on foreign policy.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics, Uncategorized
Messy Iowa caucuses leave cash-poor candidates scrambling in N.H.
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren have shifted their money around, canceled ad buys and sent out emails pleading for donations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Pro-labor groups want Maine to crack down on forced arbitration
As these binding agreements become more common as a condition of employment, lawmakers debate a measure that would effectively deputize private attorneys to take employers to court in state labor and discrimination cases.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Portland asks court to dismiss lawsuit challenging rejection of clean election initiative
The dispute is over whether a clean elections program can be decided by referendum, or whether the question must go to a charter commission.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Republicans fault Gov. Mills’ budget for lack of transportation funding
A group of Republican lawmakers said they will present a plan next week to funnel as much as $200 million a year from the state’s General Fund to the transportation department for highway and bridge construction and repair.
Posted inNews, Politics
U.S. Senate candidate selects guillotine as ‘symbol of the work we have to do’
Bre Kidman said the campaign logo is meant to be a sign of revolution by the lower and middle classes, and is not meant to be taken literally.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Rep. Golden endorses Colorado Sen. Bennet for president
Michael Bennet is seen as a long shot to win the Democratic nomination and did not qualify for the primary ballot in Maine.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats’ chairman calls for Iowa to recanvass caucus vote
Tom Perez tweets that he is calling for the recanvass in order to ‘assure public confidence in the results.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics, Sports, Times Record
Maine Senate votes to override Gov. Mills’ veto of sports betting bill
The state Senate voted 20-10 to override, and the measure will go next to the House for consideration, possibly next week.