Donald Trump’s attorneys had promised to appeal any disqualification immediately to the nation’s highest court, which has the final say about constitutional matters.
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Opinion: Find out about RFK Jr. for yourself
Although often portrayed as holding unsavory positions, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a candidate worth considering.
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Hallowell councilors give initial approval to flavored tobacco ban
A public hearing on the proposal is to be held Jan. 8. Councilors also set June 11 as the date for a special election to fill a vacant City Council seat.
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Maine sets hearing to assess challenges to Trump appearing on primary ballot
Both the challengers and the candidate will have a chance to argue the issues during the hearing.
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Special counsel asks Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted
The justices indicated they would decide quickly whether to hear the case, ordering Trump’s lawyers to respond by Dec. 20.
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Opinion: In failing to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, Biden has lost my vote
What’s happening in the Middle East right now is unacceptable. Our president doesn’t see it that way.
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Maine secretary of state receives 3 challenges to Trump appearing on primary ballot
The secretary of state’s office will assess the challenges Monday to see if they meet state requirements, and if so will issue a notice for public hearings.
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Retiring Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy endorses Trump for president
Asked in an interview if he would willing to serve in a Trump cabinet, McCarthy said, ‘In the right position, look, if, if I’m the best person for the job, yes.’
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Trump tells supporters, ‘Guard the vote.’ Here’s why the phrase is raising concern
Experts in political messaging say the context in which Trump uses ‘guard the vote’ primes his supporters to not only expect fraud – without reason – in diverse Democratic cities next year, but to intervene to ensure Trump wins.
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Candidates take on Nikki Haley, and other takeaways from the Republican debate
The debate went just as former President Donald Trump would hope – the candidates fought each other rather than him.