National money is already flowing into Maine’s 2020 Senate race, offering the latest indicator that incumbent Republican Susan Collins faces a stiff reelection fight.
brett kavanaugh
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Protesters greet Collins before fundraiser at Mount Desert Island home
The event was held at the Northeast Harbor home of a man known for advising President Trump on his judicial nominations.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Sen. Collins took in personal best $1.8 million in campaign funds in 4th quarter
Her campaign committee says it made a push for donations in late 2018, after Collins’ vote in support of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, to send a message that she would be a strong candidate in 2020.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Milbank: Why would William Barr want to be attorney general? The answer should alarm President Trump
The nominee says he wants to protect the Justice Department’s ‘independence and reputation.’
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: From Kim to Kavanaugh, Trump had year of successes
2018 was a productive year for the president, who also stood firm against Iran and Russia.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Collins tells Fox News about threats and harassment during Kavanaugh hearings
Maine’s Republican senator said ‘it was unlike anything I’ve ever seen in all the years that I have been privileged to serve in the Senate.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
#MeToo flag to remain atop building near Sen. Collins’ Portland office
The Old Port building’s owner raised the flag during the national drama over Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Kavanaugh debacle cost Democrats the Senate
Now Republicans have not only an expanded Senate majority, but also a pro-life majority.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Rethinking our institutions is ill-advised
It’s important to consider what might happen if your political opponents took advantage of your changes.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Tea party owes Mitch McConnell an apology
The Senate majority leader deserves credit for aggressive tactics that have packed the judiciary with strict constructionists.