Graham Platner’s campaign has generated lots of media buzz, and he’s working with advisers who have strategized on unlikely wins for prominent Democrats including Zohran Mamdani and Sen. John Fetterman.
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Harris running mate Tim Walz accepts nomination in Democratic National Convention address
Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton headlined the 3rd day of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday.
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Biden allies rally behind him as he spends family time at Camp David
Senior Democrats rallied behind President Joe Biden with an unwavering show of public support amid private angst within the party about his debate performance.
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Western Maine lawmaker leaps into congressional race
Mike Soboleski is the second Republican to challenge Jared Golden for Maine’s 2nd District seat.
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Maine Voices: Time to stop the leftist tail from wagging the American dog
Only the rejection of the progressive left by traditional liberal Democrats can decisively tip the scales toward American healing and renewal.
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Jim Fossel: In Maine, nationwide, this election may come down to the wire
Will voters care more about fiscal and public safety issues, or will they prioritize abortion rights and concerns about democracy?
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Biden rallies for Democrats, slams ‘semi-fascism’ in GOP
President Joe Biden is calling on Democrats “to vote to literally save democracy once again” in the midterm elections.
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Jim Fossel: We’re actually seeing bipartisan progress on Capitol Hill
The talks on spending and electoral reform may not be sweeping, but that’s exactly why they’re moving ahead.
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Jim Fossel: Democrats need to start thinking small
If they want to get anything done, Democrats in Washington should stop trying to pass sweeping bills that have no Republican support.
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Half its original size, Biden’s big plan in race to finish
The president met Tuesday evening with two holdout Democrats, Sens. Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema, pushing for an agreement before he leaves for global summits later this week.