A lifelong Republican decides that he can’t vote for someone who is a poor role model for his kids.
Donald Trump
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Alan Caron: Donald Trump’s politics of anger
His world seems full of villains, corruption, evil politicians, cheaters, enemies and scapegoats.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Collins should show courage and publicly oppose Trump
We are extremely disappointed at the various ways that Sen. Susan Collins is avoiding coming out in strong opposition to the candidacy of Donald Trump. First she muses that her support would be forthcoming if he softened his harsh language – as if someone who has always been bigoted, abrasive and insulting could somehow change. […]
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Letter to the editor: To escape election nightmare, make Maine part of Canada
Dear Neighbors, I would like to invite you to escape the upcoming U.S. presidential election nightmare and consider the possibility of joining Canada. Our country may not be as great as yours, but it is friendly, safe and not much colder than Maine is. So why don’t you organize a referendum, a Quebec specialty, and […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Politics
George Harrison estate objects to use of his music at Republican convention
‘Here Comes the Sun’ was not authorized, the family says.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Collins says Trump hasn’t done enough to win her endorsement
‘Like many Americans, I am struggling with my choices,’ Maine’s senior senator says. Meanwhile, Rep. Bruce Poliquin still isn’t mentioning the Republican presidential nominee by name.
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Commentary: Can’t give Melania Trump any credit for Republican convention speech
Apparently the Trump campaign thinks originality is the art of concealing your source.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Democrats must find counter to Trump’s rage
Hillary Clinton needs to find a way to speak to the anxiety that hangs over the middle class.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Obama meets Mexican leader at White House hours after convention
President Pena Nieto has said there’s ‘no way’ Mexico will pay for a border wall.
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M.D. Harmon: Trump could win because Americans are tired of condescension
The presidential race may become a very unpleasant surprise for some of our most arrogant elitists.