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Nation & World, Politics

Bernie Sanders’ campaign confirms that he suffered a heart attack

by MICHELLE L. PRICE October 4, 2019September 14, 2020

Statements from Sanders and his doctors don’t indicate whether his heart suffered any permanent damage.

Elections, Local & State, Politics

Crafts, a former state lawmaker, plans to seek 2nd Congressional District seat

by Steve Collins October 3, 2019October 3, 2019

Adrienne Bennett, a former press secretary to ex-Gov. Paul LePage, has said she’s likely going to enter the contest as well.

Elections, Nation & World, Politics

Sanders raised $25.3 million in 3rd quarter, but Trump swamped all

by BRIAN SLODYSKO October 1, 2019September 14, 2020

Top Democratic White House hopefuls took in a collective $56 million over the last 3 months, but in a sign of what they’re up against, President Trump and his allies swamped them all by raising $125 million.

Nation & World, Politics

2020 Democrats in dash for money before third quarter ends

by BRIAN SLODYSKO September 30, 2019September 14, 2020

The White House contenders spent the weekend pleading for campaign cash ahead of Monday’s third-quarter fundraising deadline.

Nation & World, News, Politics

McConnell: Senate would have ‘no choice’ but to take up impeachment after House

by LAURIE KELLMAN September 30, 2019September 30, 2019

The Kentucky Republican told CNBC on Monday that the Senate rules require him to do so.

Nation & World, Politics, Uncategorized

Biden’s top 2020 Democratic rivals avoid rush to defend him

by BILL BARROW September 26, 2019September 14, 2020

The reactions signal how contentious the Democratic primary could become if it unfolds against the backdrop of impeachment proceedings.

Elections, Local & State, Politics

Retired Air Force general joins race for U.S. Senate in Maine

by Scott Thistle September 24, 2019September 24, 2019

Jon Treacy, an Oxford County Democrat, is a 34-year veteran of the Marines and Air National Guard who becomes the fourth declared candidate in the party’s Senate primary.