Laws on political advertising should apply to social media as well as the traditional media.
Election 2016
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Trump’s election commission won’t probe Russian infiltration at state level
Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, a panel member, raises the issue during its first meeting on Wednesday.
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Lawmakers told about Russia’s threat to 2016 election
Officials report challenges the Obama administration faced in trying to warn the public of the meddling.
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North Carolina lawmakers move to limit incoming governor’s clout
Republican Gov. Pat McCrory signs a bill that will reduce his Democratic successor’s ability to make key appointments.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Public should get the facts on Russian election influence
As suggested by Angus King and other senators, further investigation will help us grasp the threat posed by those trying to disrupt American institutions.
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Voter fraud debate continues, with little evidence on either side
Green Party candidate Jill Stein files for a recount in Pennsylvania as Trump team voices ‘concern’ about possible illegal voting in presidential race, but provides no proof.
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Trump explains why ‘we kept going back to Maine’ during campaign
The president-elect, in a meeting with The New York Times, says the state’s electoral votes, especially the one in the 2nd Congressional District, were part of his strategy.
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In Maine elections, big spenders weren’t always big winners
Tens of millions of dollars backed Maine candidates and causes, but in some cases, message and broader context mattered more.
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Trump finally facing the Electoral College’s easiest test
Still, some activists cling to the remotest of hopes that enough electors won’t graduate the president-elect.
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Democrat holds on in Maine House District 78 recount
Catherine Nadeau is confirmed as the winner over Republican Benjamin Twitchell in the district covering Benton and Winslow.