A meeting with Hispanic advisers could change his longheld position that illegal immigrants ‘have to go.’
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Social media reactions to Susan Collins’ rejection of Trump
On social media this morning, liberals praised Sen. Collins’ decision, while conservatives generally avoided the subject.
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Pocket version of Constitution a best-seller after speech
The 52-page pamphlet sells for $1 and rockets to the top of Amazon’s chart after an appearance in a speech by a Muslim-American lawyer.
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Analysis: With email remarks, Trump crosses a line, dares critics to make him pay
The Republican nominee’s suggestion that Russia expose Hillary Clinton’s missing emails is roundly criticized by many, but breaking with conventional politics has served him well to this point.
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Group of disillusioned Sanders loyalists exits convention
Moments after Clinton got her party’s nomination, a large group of Sanders delegates left the convention.
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Central Maine general election races take shape
Monday was the deadline for replacements to be named for primary election candidates who have withdrawn, setting the stage for November.
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As the market goes, so goes November election?
When stocks rally in the months leading up to the presidential election – as they are right now – the incumbent party wins 86 percent of the time.
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Cain again outraises Poliquin in latest filing
Democratic congressional candidate Emily Cain reported raising about $129,000 more than U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin in the second quarter of 2016, but the Republican incumbent still has a roughly $1 million lead in cash in hand.
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Unpredictable presidential race may swing outcome of Maine’s 2nd district
Clinton vs. Trump is expected to boost voter turnout, which could tip the scales in the 2nd Congressional District rematch between Bruce Poliquin and Emily Cain.
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Stakes are high in Poliquin-Cain 2nd District rematch
An unpredictable presidential campaign and a fight by Democrats to regain control of the U.S. House means national eyes — and money — are on the Maine race.