The movement to take back the presidency and the Senate begins at the March 8 caucuses.
Election 2020
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Jim Fossel: Maine Democrats in for spirited presidential primary
Twelve Democrats have qualified for the ballot in the March 3 contest, and most can claim a slice of the electorate here.
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Scarborough teachers rally for contract; Bernie Sanders sends letter of support
Working without a contract since September, Scarborough teachers are pushing for improved working conditions that school officials say are ‘good-faith disagreements.’
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Sanders and Trump surge, Biden rebounds in fundraising race
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders shows that a recent heart attack hasn’t slowed him as primary voting looms.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Marianne Williamson lays off 2020 Democratic presidential campaign staff
Nevertheless, the best-selling author and spiritual guru is pushing ahead with her presidential bid, a former adviser confirms.
Posted inBusiness, Elections, Local & State, Politics
Former Google exec now running for Senate in Maine decries company’s ‘greed, corruption’
Democrat Ross LaJeunesse of Biddeford says the company didn’t live up to its motto: Don’t be evil.
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Senate leaders remain in standoff over scope of Trump impeachment trial
The president’s reelection campaign says donations have accelerated during the impeachment proceedings, and it raised $46 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.
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Julián Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race
Castro, Obama’s housing secretary, ended his run Thursday after failing to garner enough support to make the most recent Democratic debate.
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Insight: Boomers really are OK
Young climate activists pick the wrong target for failures to act on the environment.
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Commentary: What makes the Iowa caucuses so complicated?
The organizational requirements, the high turnout, the money spent and on hand – all of these keep things interesting.