The bedrock of the Democratic coalition in Maine comprises women who lean left or center. If even one in five of them decides not to vote for Platner in November, he’s toast.
Steve Collins
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No, Democrats have not gerrymandered New England | Steve Collins
Though Republicans haven’t won a U.S. House seat in the region since 2016, it’s not because district lines are unfair. It’s because they have lousy candidates and unpopular policies.
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Bobby Charles is wrong to make a bogeyman of the ballot | Steve Collins
Hoping to win without a second round, Charles is urging voters to pick him — and nobody but him.
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Civil rights pioneer Gerald Talbot’s legacy is a better, fairer Maine | Steve Collins
Our state’s first Black legislator will be remembered for a remarkable record. Maine should renew its commitment to the reforms he championed.
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National Democratic backing may be Joe Baldacci’s undoing | Steve Collins
Gaining the support of Capitol Hill insiders is more likely to hurt than help his bid for the 2nd District congressional seat.
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Jackson and Platner are right to be thinking about Mainers’ time | Steve Collins
It would be hard to find somebody who disagrees that we deserve more time, more freedom, to explore our state with people we care about.
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Susan Collins no longer even pretends to be a moderate | Steve Collins
Maine’s senior senator once held up the late Sen. Joe Lieberman, a Connecuticut Democrat, as a role model. I knew Lieberman, and I know Collins falls well short of his commitment to centrist politics.
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Can we take a moment to appreciate Janet Mills? | Steve Collins
Maine’s first woman governor has been consistently courageous and compassionate in tough times.
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By looking to the past, Maine’s philanthropists can brighten its future | Steve Collins
To help philanthropy repair historic wrongs, a new report urges for more transparency about the origins of wealth.
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Ranked-choice voting has three of Maine’s gubernatorial hopefuls in cahoots | Steve Collins
Civility encouraged by the system offers candidates a chance to speak well of each other and avoid negative campaigning. What a relief.