Donald Trump’s candidacy is evidence of the ease with which a media-savvy demagogue can bamboozle the unwary and magnify our darkest tendencies.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Caron: The poisoning effect of politics
Negative campaigning is at an all-time high, but ranked-choice voting can help.
Angus King: When nation’s under threat, Clinton must be at the helm
Trump has shown he’s the last person we want to be making critical decisions in a dangerous nuclear crisis.
Column: The progressive case for President Hillary Clinton
Sanders fans and others could play a big role in who gets Maine’s Electoral College votes.
Krauthammer: The bad choices of 2016
In any other election, Clinton’s shortcomings and liabilities would be disqualifying.
Harmon: Ideas for a better election
The campaigning process could use some tweaking.
Whittemore: I’m proud to run on the issues
Like my opponent, I am dismayed by the mudslinging this endless campaign season.
Bruce Poliquin: Working to create jobs in Maine
My record in Congress is clear, and I humbly ask for another term.
Emily Cain: Help build on Maine’s strengths
I believe we can build a strong, vibrant economy based on working Maine families.