Mike Soboleski is the second Republican to challenge Jared Golden for Maine’s 2nd District seat.
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Jared Golden helps lead Blue Dog Democrats looking to stage comeback for moderates
He is 1 of 3 young leaders hoping they can recruit more like-minded candidates, reestablish the power of the group and challenge the idea that Democrats’ fundamental values can attract only a particular set of voters.
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RFK Jr. candidacy ‘the last thing’ Biden wanted, pundits say
Political observers expect the scion of the powerful political family to win the first Democratic primary contest in New Hampshire.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Americans’ move to identifying as ‘independent’ foretells a change in political parties
The American electorate’s disaffiliation from both major parties is not novel, but it’s an indication that the electorate is disenchanted with their present options.
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Commentary: New Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is ready for his moment
Nancy Pelosi’s successor in the House is showing he is adept at delivering a message that resonates with the base and beyond.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Time to stop the leftist tail from wagging the American dog
Only the rejection of the progressive left by traditional liberal Democrats can decisively tip the scales toward American healing and renewal.
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Jim Fossel: In Maine, nationwide, this election may come down to the wire
Will voters care more about fiscal and public safety issues, or will they prioritize abortion rights and concerns about democracy?
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Biden rallies for Democrats, slams ‘semi-fascism’ in GOP
President Joe Biden is calling on Democrats “to vote to literally save democracy once again” in the midterm elections.
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Commentary: Fusion voting brings more people to the polls
Letting two or more parties run a common candidate appeals to independent, younger and Black voters. Now, one of the last states to allow it is poised to abolish it.
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With legislation languishing, Democratic lawmakers pressure Biden to issue executive orders
This push comes as a cascade of crises, including a war in Ukraine and soaring prices at home, have taken attention away from reviving a major plank of Biden’s social spending agenda that remains stalled in the Senate.