Judges asked aggressive questions of both sides while weighing whether to restore an order from a trial judge that barred Trump from inflammatory comments against prosecutors, potential witnesses and court staff.
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Jim Fossel: Brace yourself for a dreary presidential election
Both parties are stuck with candidates that the general public’s not enthused over.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Colorado judge finds Trump engaged in insurrection, but rejects ballot challenge
A clause in the 14th Amendment prevents anyone from holding office who ‘engaged in insurrection or rebellion’ against the Constitution.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Politics
New Hampshire defies national Democrats’ new calendar, sets presidential primary for Jan. 23
The state will keep alive its streak of going first, but President Biden won’t be on the ballot and isn’t planning to campaign there.
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Robert Cross abandons congressional bid in Maine’s 2nd District
Cross’ choice leaves two contenders vying for the Republican nomination to challenge Jared Golden.
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Republican Tim Scott announces he is dropping out of 2024 presidential race
The South Carolina senator made the surprise announcement Sunday night on Fox News.
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Bestselling spiritual author Marianne Williamson presses on with against-the-odds presidential run
The bestselling spiritual author and one-time advisor to Oprah Winfrey didn’t make it to the 2020 primaries in a wide-open Democratic field.
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Democratic presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson makes her pitch to Maine voters
The best-selling author turned politician makes a campaign stop in Portland in an effort to gather enough signatures to get on Maine’s primary ballot in March.
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Republican candidates hit Trump, back Israel. Here are highlights from the debate
It seemed unlikely that the debate fundamentally changed the presidential nomination fight.
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Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes campaign stop in Portland
Kennedy, an independent in a race that is likely to feature a rematch of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, spoke to a crowd of about 700 at the Ocean Gateway.