At least one thing is certain: The Republican standard-bearer has upset the old system.
Election 2016
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Cleveland ramps up security for Republican convention
Helicopters hover in restricted airspace and streets are blocked off as crowds begin to arrive.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
It’s never mind that ‘Never Trump’ movement
Having snuffed a ‘Never Trump’ effort, chairman Reince Priebus tries to get the GOP to fall in line behind the candidate.
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Financial issues clouded Pence’s early campaign
During an unsuccessful 1990 congressional bid, his use of contributions came under fire.
Posted inNews, Politics
Trump introduces Gov. Mike Pence as ‘my partner in this campaign’
The joint appearance at a midtown Manhattan hotel is choreographed to catapult the party toward the Republican National Convention, which starts in Cleveland on Monday.
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On the issues: Trump vs. Pence positions
There is a record of deep disagreements between the two names on the top of the Republican ticket this year.
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Pence may bring establishment stability to Trump ticket
The Indiana governor has earned a reputation as a fiscal and social conservative, and has served in the House.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine coalition launches effort to pass education funding referendum
Question 2 on the state ballot in November asks voters to approve a surcharge on taxable incomes over $200,000.
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Trump chooses Pence, staunch conservative, for running mate
He makes the announcement on Twitter after first scrapping plans Thursday to hold a joint event today.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
M.D. Harmon: Will America repeat history of the summer of 1968?
If the Nixon precedent holds, law-and-order voters might show up in greater numbers to support a Republican.