commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Cynthia Dill: Unless there are skeletons, let’s get Gorsuch on the bench

by Cynthia Dill February 5, 2017February 6, 2017

The nation desperately needs a functioning Supreme Court.

by Alan Caron February 5, 2017February 3, 2017

What the nation needs now is an informed, determined citizenry.

by Gina Barreca Tribune News Service February 4, 2017February 3, 2017

Today’s students have likely never called a house phone and they likely lack some political lessons, too.

by Robert Skoglund February 4, 2017February 3, 2017

Why answer ‘Yes,’ or ‘No,’ when there are so many more words at your disposal to respond with?

by Mark Klimek Special to the Press Herald February 4, 2017February 5, 2017

The senator shines in serving Mainers by responding to questions and holding town hall meetings.

by Gordon Street Special to the Press Herald February 3, 2017February 2, 2017

Our new president and Maine’s governor are neither liars nor deluded, so what’s the answer?

by Charles Krauthammer The Washington Post February 3, 2017February 2, 2017

It’s because of him that Neil Gorsuch is guaranteed elevation to the Supreme Court.

by Sarah Austin Special to the Press Herald February 2, 2017February 1, 2017

His ‘upside-down’ priorities would increase taxes for 80 percent of Maine families.

by Dana Milbank The Washington Post February 2, 2017February 2, 2017

The Judiciary Committee missed a golden chance to influence immigration ban.

by Daniel T. Blumstein The Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News February 2, 2017February 1, 2017

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