u.s. senate Archives - Centralmaine.com

Max Linn promises change in long-shot U.S. Senate campaign

by Rachel Ohm October 18, 2020October 18, 2020

The independent is running against the two-party system and the massive amounts of campaign spending in the race, but faces an uphill battle in his effort to unseat Sen. Susan Collins.

Election 2020, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

Maine Sen. Angus King endorses Joe Biden for president

by Scott Thistle October 6, 2020October 6, 2020

King, who said he has voted for Republicans, Democrats and independents in the past, said he made his decision based on the candidate’s character and not his party.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Congress seems to be courting a long recession

by The Editorial Board September 30, 2020September 29, 2020

The House has a bipartisan COVID relief package, but Senate Republicans have failed to grasp the moment’s urgency.

Election 2020, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

EqualityMaine endorses Gideon in U.S. Senate race

by Scott Thistle September 25, 2020September 25, 2020

The equal rights group hasn’t backed an opponent of U.S. Sen. Susan Collins since 2002.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Go back to the future in filling Supreme Court vacancies

by Jim Bailinson Special to the Press Herald September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

We need to encourage bipartisanship by restoring the 60-vote threshold for advancing nominations to the high court.

Op-Eds, Opinion

William Cohen: Seasoned, trustworthy Susan Collins deserves re-election to U.S. Senate

by William S. Cohen Special to the Press Herald September 18, 2020September 17, 2020

Sara Gideon’s use of misleading claims about Sen. Collins is a Trump-style tactic that is inconsistent with the character required in a senator.

Local & State, Politics

Out-of-state donors fund advertising flood in Maine Senate campaign

by Kevin Miller September 13, 2020September 14, 2020

The campaigns of both Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Sara Gideon are heavily reliant on out-of-state donors but are also spending the vast majority of their contributions outside of Maine.