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Jim Fossel: Presidential race could turn on Maine’s ranked-choice voting

by Jim Fossel September 15, 2019December 27, 2019

In a close election, the system could consolidate the anti-Trump opposition in a way that will help Democrats.

Coming for your AR-15? Beto O’Rourke scrambles Democrats’ gun message

by MATTHEW DALY and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press September 13, 2019September 14, 2020

Democrats contend they don’t want to take away law-abiding citizens’ firearms, but they’re struggling to square that position with the candidate’s call for confiscating assault rifles.

Nation & World, News, Politics

‘My AR is ready for you,’ Texas lawmaker tells Beto O’Rourke over assault weapons buybacks

by Antonia Noori Farzan The Washington Post September 13, 2019September 14, 2020

A Republican Texas state representative’s provocative tweet, removed by Twitter, was interpreted by the candidate as ‘a death threat.’

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Collins turning her back on Maine tradition of open government

by Connie Garber Special to the Press Herald September 13, 2019December 27, 2019

The senator’s constituents have a lot of questions about her voting record, but she won’t answer them at town hall forums.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Democratic candidates clash in debate over health care, immigration – and Obama

by Toluse Olorunnipa, Annie Linskey and Matt Viser The Washington Post September 12, 2019September 14, 2020

Thursday’s debate shows that Democrats are still divided over what the party stands for, beyond opposing President Trump.

Nation & World, New England, News, Politics

Some states will cancel Republican primaries to smooth Trump’s nomination, not N.H.

by STEVE PEOPLES, HUNTER WOODALL and MEG KINNARD Associated Press September 11, 2019September 11, 2019

The New Hampshire primary can only be cancelled by changing a state law.

Elections, Nation & World, Politics

Biden in lead, but does campaign lack enthusiasm to keep it?

by STEVE PEOPLES and JULIE PACE Associated Press September 8, 2019September 14, 2020

Democrats downplayed the large crowds at Donald Trump’s high-octane rallies throughout the 2016 campaign, predicting it wouldn’t translate into an Election Day victory.

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Mark Sanford will challenge Trump in Republican primary

by Felicia Sonmez The Washington Post September 8, 2019September 14, 2020

The former governor and representative from South Carolina joins former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, who launched a bid against the president in April.