Advocates say the governor’s refusal to release $1.4 million is limiting the efforts of campaigns, mostly those of Democrats and the unenrolled.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Democratic socialism surging in the age of Trump, and a Maine candidate takes the leap
Maine Democrat Zak Ringelstein is the only major-party Senate candidate to be a dues-paying democratic socialist.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Will history repeat itself with midterm elections?
If Republicans go too far, too fast, with either their tactics or their policy, they may suffer for it later.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
National election guide calls Maine’s 2nd District race tossup
The Cook Political Report raises challenger Jared Golden a few notches, but notes that Rep. Poliquin won’t be easy to beat.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
1st District candidate Grohman: Trump administration displays complete misunderstanding of opioid crisis
We need expanded access to health care, support for law enforcement diversion programs and intensive treatment in our jails.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Milbank: Republicans got their prize, but face backlash if party ignores will of the people
Roe v. Wade and gay marriage are supported by two-thirds of Americans. If the Supreme Court overturns them, expect a rebellion.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: For Republicans troubled by Trump, the choices range from bad to worse
They’ll either have to vote for Democrats, mount a political challenge against huge odds, or wait out his term and start building a different kind of party.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Abortion fight will be on state level
With changes on the Supreme Court, Maine’s next governor will have a lot of influence over women’s health choices.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Cynthia Dill: Democrats best keep their eyes on the prize if they ever want to govern
It is so tempting to be dragged into running on the issues. But take a page from Republicans’ strategy.
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Commentary: New York challenger’s primary victory points to a media failure that keeps repeating
Journalists need to get closer to what voters are thinking and feeling: their anger and resentment, their disenfranchisement from the centers of power, their pocketbook concerns.