Progressives and moderates both have cases to make as they battle for the party’s identity.
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Graham Platner hires progressive advocate as new campaign manager
Ben Chin, deputy director for the Maine People’s Alliance, joins a campaign that has hit some hurdles after a fast start.
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Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks, spending cuts as Vance breaks tie
The package now goes back to the House, where it risks more problems as Republicans race to finish by the president’s July 4th deadline.
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First Democratic challenger to Sen. Susan Collins emerges
Little-known Natasha Alcala takes aim at one of nation’s most hotly contested U.S. Senate seats.
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A Frenchville Republican challenges Susan Collins
Susan Collins will face at least one primary challenger if she opts to run for reelection in 2026