Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican and frequent Trump critic, has been approached and is expected to speak at the Democratic National Convention.
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Republican congressman from Kansas forced off committees after voter fraud charges
Rep. Steve Watkins faces felony criminal charges over previously listing a UPS Inc. postal box as his residence on a state voter registration form.
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Trump’s grand plans for Republican convention shrink as virus surges
Only the roughly 2,500 regular delegates will be permitted to attend the opening 3 nights of the convention.
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Gideon, Republicans trade advertising jabs over allegations against ex-lawmaker
In an unusual response, the U.S. Senate campaign of Sara Gideon denounces claims that she did little as Maine House speaker when a Democratic lawmaker was accused of sexual misconduct.
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Jim Fossel: Defeat won’t cost Trump sway over GOP
He could essentially end up with veto power over the 2024 nomination.
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Gideon campaign first to turn in voter signatures in Maine’s 2020 U.S. Senate race
Democrat and Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon is the 1st of 4 would-be challengers to incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, to turn in her petition for the June primary ballot.
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Republicans embrace Trump as never before with anti-impeachment fervor
The president’s Republican critics and Democrats said the House Republicans’ solid backing inextricably bound Republican lawmakers to Trump and would ultimately inflict a damaging blow.
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Maine Compass: Faithful defense of Russia, Putin reflects poorly on today’s Republicans
They are putting Moscow’s interests ahead of the U.S. Constitution and our historical alliances and allies.
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Jim Fossel: Looking ahead to the Republicans after Trump
Whether the president leaves the scene soon or in five years, the party will bear his stamp.
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Maine Compass: Our state should lead the way on opening up primaries to all voters
The current system gives presidential nomination power to the parties and takes it away from the people.