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Democrats

Published
June 18, 2019

Commentary: Let’s get in some debating at the Democratic debates

This should be an opportunity for viewers to compare and contrast the presidential candidates.
Published
June 17, 2019

Maine House rejects bill to increase estate tax

The 70-75 vote against lowering the excluded amount from $5.6 million to $2 million comes after a short debate.
Published
June 15, 2019

Another View: Democratic presidential candidates go big on spending

The chorus in favor of a host of costly projects went unchallenged at a key Iowa event Sunday.
Published
June 14, 2019

Democratic debate lineups set: Biden, Sanders on 2nd night, Warren on 1st

NBC announces pairings for the two-night debate later this month, the first of the 2020 presidential campaign season.
Published
June 9, 2019

Another View: Media contribute to 2-party lock on power

Maine should do more to open the system to multiple voices.

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Published
June 4, 2019

Commentary: Pelosi takes go-slow message on impeachment to a tough crowd – her own state’s Democrats

Shouts of 'Impeach! Impeach!' as she spoke at last weekend's party convention show that patience is wearing thin.
Published
June 2, 2019

Jim Fossel: Any gun bill compromise would be a bad deal

Republicans should stand their ground and fight any initiative that would enable the confiscation of firearms.
Published
June 2, 2019

Our View: Workers’ comp reform tests Maine legislators’ skill

Compromise is not a dirty word, and both parties should seize the opportunity to make a deal.
Published
May 31, 2019

Marc A. Thiessen: Special counsel should have let ‘written work speak for itself’

Now Democrats are pushing for Robert Mueller to testify before Congress, which would muddy the waters even more.
Published
May 28, 2019

New law to make Maine first state with paid sick time that covers more than getting sick

The law, effective Jan. 1, 2021, will require businesses with 10 or more employees to give their workers as much 40 hours of paid time yearly for illness or family emergencies.