The president declares that ‘at no time before have voters faced a clearer choice between two parties, two visions, two philosophies or two agendas.’
Election 2020
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Reality belies Republican convention’s glowing reviews for U.S. economy
Trumpenomics seems to have brought transitory and sometimes dubious gains at the expense of long-term growth.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Republican convention speakers defend police as nation faces new racial tensions
Vice President Mike Pence, the evening’s featured speaker, argues that Democratic leaders are allowing lawlessness to prevail in U.S. cities.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Open council seats draw familiar and not-so-familiar candidates in Portland
At-large City Councilor Jill Duson is retiring after more than 2 decades as an elected official and former councilor John Coyne and former sheriff and state Sen. Mark Dion are among 4 looking to replace Kimberly Cook, who is not seeking re-election in District 5.
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On Day 2 of Republican convention, Trump and first lady tout his kinder side
Melania Trump says in the evening’s keynote address from the White House, ‘You have a president who will not stop fighting for you and your families.’
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Madeleine Albright, Gov. Mills to host virtual ‘Women for Biden’ event
The Democratic event coincides with the Republican National Convention proceedings on Wednesday evening.
Posted inElections, Health, Local & State, News, Politics
Gideon calls for Medicare ‘public option’ as part of health care platform
Health care has again emerged as a top priority in this election cycle, particularly since the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Sen. Collins paved way for Postal Service crisis
As the sponsor of a 2006 bill requiring the USPS to prefund retirees’ health benefits, she created a huge burden on a service vital to many Maine businesses and residents.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion
The Universal Notebook: Veterans for Trump?
A few weeks back I saw a car at an ice cream stand with a Go Army sticker and a Trump-Pence sticker. I wanted to ask the driver how anyone in the military could support a draft dodger like Trump, but I didn’t want to disrespect the elderly vet. How any active duty military or […]
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Former Republican Sen. Flake backs Biden, makes conservative case against Trump
The former Arizona senator was among 27 former Republican members of Congress who endorsed Democratic candidate Joe Biden on Monday.