What seems like random Trumpian impulsiveness is a technique borrowed from Third World strongmen.
Donald Trump
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Marginalizing Sanders supporters will hurt Democratic Party in Maine
The Maine Democratic State Committee re-elects the same officers who oversaw shocking failures.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump gets mixed results in opinion poll
The poll shows that fewer people see him as a disaster – but he still needs to prove himself.
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Whether in war or politics, arrogance results in bad decisions
Both the Japanese in WWII and Hillary Clinton underestimated their opponents to their peril.
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Trump’s choice to lead EPA is part of group suing the environmental agency
Scott Pruitt of Oklahoma is part of a coalition of state attorneys general suing the EPA over the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan.
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Conservative groups, foreign leaders flock to Trump’s D.C. hotel
The president-elect remains the majority owner of the $212 million hotel as it does business with foreign diplomats and lobbying organizations.
Posted inPolitics
Trump picks outspoken critic of Obama administration to head Homeland Security
The nomination of Marine Gen. John F. Kelly could raise questions about what critics see as the president-elect’s tendency to surround himself with too many military figures.
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Trump’s ‘wall’ at Mexico border vanishing as Republicans bolt
Even the president-elect’s closest allies in Congress are working to redefine Trump’s top campaign promise.
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Maine Voices: Attorney general nominee failed to grasp author’s point on Supreme Court confirmations
Sen. Jefferson Sessions’ misinterpretation of the premise in a 2002 speech casts doubt on his ability to serve as attorney general.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Pollution curbs on coal-fired plants have made Gulf of Maine tuna safer
Maine’s congressional delegation should resist efforts to roll back environmental policies that have helped to reduce mercury intake.