The Republican nominee tried to discredit Lester Holt when he told Fox’s Bill O’Reilly last week that ‘Lester is a Democrat. It’s a phony system. They are all Democrats.’
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In first debate, stakes – and interest – are high
Democrats push for moderator Lester Holt of NBC News to play a ‘fact-checker’ role.
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Pingree holds strong lead in 1st District congressional race
The incumbent Democrat is on track for re-election and holds a sizable advantage in campaign funding.
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Rep. Poliquin extends his lead over Cain in District 2
Poll results suggest state and national factors in Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s 45%-35% lead over Emily Cain.
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For the first time, it looks like Maine’s electoral votes will be split
Trump is leading by double digits in rural regions, while Clinton has the same lock on the more urban south.
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By a landslide, poll shows health care tops concerns of angry electorate
Crime and economic growth also rank higher than immigration.
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First impressions can be everything in presidential debates
History’s rife with examples of first-debate errors felt most by the front-runner with the most to lose.
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Like Trump, Maine’s congressional delegation says ‘no’ to releasing tax returns
In a joint statement, Sens. King and Collins and U.S. Reps. Pingree and Poliquin say the congressional financial disclosure information is enough to go on.
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New York Times endorses Clinton for president
The paper praises her ‘record of service’ and ‘pragmatic ideas,’ despite ‘occasional missteps.’
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Poll: Most Americans fear Trump presidency, not excited by Clinton
A poll finds 56 percent of Americans fear a Donald Trump presidency, while 44 percent fear a Hillary Clinton term.