I support Sen. Collins for her record on veterans’ issues. It is vitally important that we support those who have sacrificed so much for our country’s safety and prosperity. Sen. Collins does exactly that. Earlier this year, Collins secured more than $3 million in funding to improve housing facilities and healthcare for Maine veterans. She […]
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Platner shouldn’t have to answer for everybody | Letter
This is in response to Randy Billings’ June 9 article, “Graham Platner clinches Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Susan Collins in Maine Senate race.” This morning, on “Morning Joe,” co-host Mika Brzezinski interviewed Graham Platner. Mr. Platner, a veteran and oyster farmer, has recently been in the spotlight due to allegations about his past, […]
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Baby boomers have failed America | Letter
I am an aging baby boomer. My generation has failed at running the country. My younger vision was increased equality and financial stability, men getting out of women’s healthcare, saving the planet and peace. Today, my country favors the wealthy, ignores the poor, thinks seniors are a drag on the economy, believes healthcare is optional, […]
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Not comfortable with Platner | Letter
In comparing President Trump to Graham Platner, the similarities are worth considering. Both are considered to be populists, both men have a checkered history of infidelity, and disregard for the integrity of women. Both men had no experience in government before running for office. Platner and President Trump both benefit from receiving government financial support, […]
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Susan Collins’ true value in Maine is on the ground | Opinion
Our senior senator understands that leadership is about responsibility, service and the quiet work of strengthening the common good.
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Questions for a veteran from a veteran | Letter
This ground may have already been covered. I am an older vet, who was honorably discharged from the army. In looking at Graham Platner’s public information about his military service, I think it would be helpful for him to release his Army National Guard DD-214 showing his character of service. Also, if he is receiving […]
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Letters to the editor should be Maine letters | Letter
While it may be exciting that the nation’s eyes are on Maine, out-of-state readers should take their wild accusations and baseless lies to their local papers.
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Why Democrats are running against the ‘Epstein class’
Candidates are casting their messaging around Epstein’s associates and the unaccountable elite, betting that voter distrust of powerful institutions can help them shape the midterm debate.
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How Maine Democrats plan to make abortion an issue for Susan Collins
As new ads from Democrats pounce on Collins’ remarks that she doesn’t regret confirming Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, Planned Parenthood’s advocacy arm is endorsing Graham Platner.
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Susan Collins remains ‘very strong supporter of Israel’
Maine’s senior senator defended her support for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, rejected blame for the end of national abortion rights and previewed her general election message against Democrat Graham Platner.