The Republican viewed as key to confirming Trump’s choice says she wouldn’t vote for someone who wants to overturn the decision on the right to choose, which she considers settled law.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Cynthia Dill: Democrats best keep their eyes on the prize if they ever want to govern
It is so tempting to be dragged into running on the issues. But take a page from Republicans’ strategy.
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Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Abortion fight will be on state level
With changes on the Supreme Court, Maine’s next governor will have a lot of influence over women’s health choices.
Posted inNation & World
Fears of Roe v. Wade’s demise may be overblown
Democrats and liberal groups are treating the moment as one of utmost danger for abortion rights.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Collins to judge Trump’s Supreme Court pick without ‘litmus tests’ such as Roe v. Wade support
Her spokeswoman says Maine’s Republican senator believes the landmark abortion ruling is settled law, and she won’t use the issue to disqualify a candidate to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Justice Kennedy’s opinions have often been pivotal on key issues
His opinions aren’t easy to characterize from a partisan perspective, often giving him the swing vote.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court decides the states can purge rolls of inactive voters
They rule 5-4 that Ohio’s method of culling the rolls is proper, but critics say it discourages participation in elections.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Court ruling reminds LGBT Mainers that we’re not necessarily welcome
Contrary to Tuesday’s editorial, there’s reason to fear negative fallout from the Masterpiece Cakeshop decision.
Posted inLocal & State
Supreme Court won’t hear anti-abortion pastor’s challenge to Maine noise law
The Rev. Andrew March had sued after Portland police officers told him to lower his voice during protests outside Planned Parenthood’s clinic.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. Supreme Court rejects claim against Mississippi flag
An African-American attorney called the Confederate battle emblem on the flag ‘an official endorsement of white supremacy.’