Anti-Trump forces say they have more than 400 delegate supporters but the establishment has been lining up behind the real estate mogul.
Donald Trump
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump defends tweet that drew charges of anti-Semitism
The Republican presidential candidate says the ‘dishonest media’ misinterpreted his use of a six-pointed star in a message criticizing Hillary Clinton.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Celebrate the Fourth and reject nationalism
An ideology that builds walls and creates enemies has no place in our politics.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Trump tweets image from neo-Nazi site
His original post, which showed Hillary Clinton and a six-pointed star, causes an uproar online.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Cynthia Dill: On snakes, beavers and Donald Trump
The Westbrook critter isn’t the only one who’s gotten squeezed and swallowed whole.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Election issues in 1916 paralleled those of 2016
A century ago, tariffs, labor-management relations, level of involvement in foreign wars, immigration and discrimination were on voters’ minds.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Mainers contribute little to Trump, more to Clinton
Maine fundraising for both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump trails well behind where the major party candidates stood in 2012.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Britain’s decision to exit the European Union a real shot in the foot
And with Donald Trump celebrating ignorance and superstition, don’t think it couldn’t happen here.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Ten trumped-up excuses to miss candidate’s Bangor rally
Top 10 reasons most Maine Republican leaders did not attend Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Bangor on Wednesday: 1. Had a previous family commitment. 2. Was desperately looking for a previous family commitment. 3. Had already agreed to go clamming with George Will. 4. Event conflicted with “Make Augusta Great Again” rally. 5. Gov. LePage’s […]
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Trump takes aim at Clinton during raucous rally in Bangor
The Republican presidential hopeful brings his ‘get tough’ message to an arena packed with a mostly supportive crowd of 4,000 people.