Democrats, who hold a Senate majority, say they’ll focus on health care, property taxes, energy independence and protecting workers’ rights.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Challenger Gideon outpaces Sen. Collins with $3.2 million raised in 3rd quarter
But Susan Collins’ $2.1 million summertime haul left the Republican with $7.1 million headed into the fall, setting the stage for one of the nation’s most closely watched – and expensive – Senate campaigns.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats consider formal vote on impeachment inquiry as probe quickens
Former top adviser on Russia Fiona Hill tells House impeachment investigators there were concerns at high levels of Trump’s administration about his personal lawyer’s activities in Ukraine.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Census Bureau asking states for drivers license, citizenship, government aid info
The president has tried to make citizenship a key aspect of federal information-gathering, despite this year’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that a specific citizenship question can’t be included in the Census questionnaire.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Tae Chong says school board and professional experience sets him apart
He says the City Council needs his breadth of experience of having worked with immigrants, the poor, the wealthy, entrepreneurs and the schools.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Hunter Biden will step down from Chinese firm’s board
He pledges to avoid conflicts of interest should his father be elected president, his attorney says.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Uncategorized
Andrew Johnson back in spotlight for 1868 brush with impeachment
Historians see many similarities between racist, bombastic Johnson and Donald Trump.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
California governor signs fur sales, circus performance bans
California will ban the sale and manufacture of new fur products starting in 2023
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump defends Giuliani amid reports of federal investigation
The president revives one of his recurring conspiracy theories that a ‘deep state’ of entrenched bureaucrats and law enforcement officers are continuing to undermine him and his associates.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Ranked-choice voting has ‘Mainementum’ as it spreads across the country
Critics say election reformers ought to take a look at alternative voting systems before endorsing the one Maine adopted.