No one can deny that Maine’s finances and economy are in better shape on the governor’s watch.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Rooks: As Maine elections go, so should the nation’s
Expanding the Clean Election model would make for better democracy across the country.
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Kesich: LePage’s greatest strength and weakness
The governor’s blunt, unguarded manner works for him, and against him.
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George Smith: It’s time to keep Maine clean
Maine’s roads are getting trashed, and a new program is aimed at stopping it.
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Column: Rooks wrong on ranked-choice voting
It would give voters more voice, more choice and more power in our democracy, say two former legislators, a Republican and a Democrat.
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Pouliot: Following LePage’s remarks, a call for civility
The governor has to learn how to act appropriately in public debate.
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Caron: It’s Clinton’s election to lose
The Democratic candidate is way ahead, but things could change.
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Krauthammer: The bribery standard
Hillary Clinton and her above-the-law entitlement.
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Roberts: Augusta city politics in flux
The November election could significantly alter the makeup of the City Council.
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Column: To counter LePage’s disrespect for women, more of them should run for office
The government will never really work for women when politicians believe their views don’t matter.