Crime and economic growth also rank higher than immigration.
Election 2016
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First impressions can be everything in presidential debates
History’s rife with examples of first-debate errors felt most by the front-runner with the most to lose.
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Like Trump, Maine’s congressional delegation says ‘no’ on tax returns for public review
In an unusual joint statement, Sens. King and Collins and U.S. Reps. Pingree and Poliquin say the congressional financial disclosure information is enough to go on.
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New York Times endorses Clinton for president
The paper praises her ‘record of service’ and ‘pragmatic ideas,’ despite ‘occasional missteps.’
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Poll: Most Americans fear Trump presidency, not excited by Clinton
A poll finds 56 percent of Americans fear a Donald Trump presidency, while 44 percent fear a Hillary Clinton term.
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Ted Cruz, in a reversal, endorses Trump
In a Facebook post, the Texas senator says he has serious disagreements with his former bitter rival, but he doesn’t want Hillary Clinton to get elected.
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Study finds 20 million would lose health coverage under Trump plan
The candidate would repeal ‘Obamacare’ and replace it with a new tax deduction, insurance market changes, and a Medicaid overhaul.
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‘Deplorables’ remark hasn’t hurt Clinton in new poll
Trump is still seen as most disrespectful, the survey shows.
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Clinton and Trump prepare for bruising debate
The first of three debates Monday will present viewers with a study in contrasting styles.
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Trump’s tax plan to add $5.3 trillion to debt
A nonpartisan analysis states Hillary Clinton’s ideas would increase the federal debt by $200 billion, by comparison.