James Blaine, who nearly became president, was one of America’s shrewdest senators. ‘Death By Lightning’ gives him his due.
Steve Collins
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A soldier’s story isn’t always about war | Steve Collins
A guy who fought on D-Day and in the Battle of the Bulge wanted me to know that, in order to live well, what people need most is food and health care.
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Republican Lance Walker, Maine’s top federal judge, is a model jurist | Steve Collins
Walker has shown time and again that his allegiance is to something that may seem quaint these days: the law.
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Jared Golden’s exit is an indictment of today’s politics | Steve Collins
Despite being faced with uncommon challenges, Maine’s departing congressman never lost the common touch.
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The last thing Congress needs is Paul LePage | Steve Collins
If we’re in the market for thoughtful, courageous leadership next year — and there’s no doubt we are — we’ve got to look elsewhere.
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Education and experience make a good senator. Graham Platner has neither | Steve Collins
For me, the internet posts and the tattoo are less disqualifying than the glaring lack of a political record.
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Graham Platner should take this opportunity to bow out | Steve Collins
The Senate candidate’s rapidly accumulating baggage should rule him out of the running.
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In campaign against Susan Collins, Democrats ignore reality | Steve Collins
Maine’s senior senator, a master politician, is going to be extremely tough to oust in 2026.
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A Maine movie from 1920 reminds us of the power of silence | Steve Collins
These days, while arguments rage from one end of the land to the other, there’s something appealing about the idea of silence.
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Susan Collins says shutdown can be averted. Now to prove it. | Steve Collins
Democrats have no good reason to force this issue.