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Clinton campaign uses statement from Sen. Collins in anti-Trump ad

by Staff Report September 12, 2016September 12, 2016

The campaign says the ad is playing on television in key battleground states and on national cable networks.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump’s opulent new D.C. hotel embodies contradictions of his campaign

by Jonathan O'Connell and Drew Harwell The Washington Post September 12, 2016November 30, 2016

The Republican nominee’s blue-collar rallygoers couldn’t afford a spoon of wine at the high-class masterwork.

News, Politics

Clinton plans to release health records after damaging weekend

by Philip Rucker and Anne Gearan The Washington Post September 12, 2016September 12, 2016

Critics from both parties decry the campaign’s silence on her pneumonia diagnosis after she stumbles and is whisked away from a 9/11 memorial event Sunday.

Nation & World, Politics

Hillary Clinton has lead but lagging interest

by The Washington Post September 11, 2016September 11, 2016

A poll shows both candidates’ coalitions are united more by antipathy toward their opponent than enthusiasm for their own candidacy.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Clinton was diagnosed with pneumonia Friday, her doctor says

by Abby Phillip and Anne Gearan The Washington Post September 11, 2016September 12, 2016

The Democratic presidential nominee is ‘recovering nicely’ after attending a 9/11 event.

Local & State, News, Politics

The ‘LePage effect’ looms in battle for State House

by Scott Thistle September 11, 2016September 11, 2016

The governor’s personality and policies likely will play a role in November, especially in the dozens of tight House and Senate seats.

Nation & World, Politics

Voter registration ruling reversed

by The Washington Post September 10, 2016September 10, 2016

A federal appeals court rules that a proof-of-citizenship requirement must be removed from a form in Kansas, Alabama and Georgia.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine absentee ballots now available online

by The Associated Press September 10, 2016September 10, 2016

Voters have until three days before the election to request an absentee ballot.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Election hacks raise fears of Russian attempts to manipulate U.S. presidential race

by DEB RIECHMANN The Associated Press September 10, 2016September 10, 2016

Law enforcement and intelligence officials are investigating the breaches and looking at the extent to which Russia could be involved in a disinformation campaign to diminish U.S. clout worldwide.

Business, Politics

Facebook co-founder donates $20 million to Democrats

by Associated Press September 9, 2016September 9, 2016

Dustin Moskovitz calls Republican Donald Trump dangerous and divisive.