Voters (and opinion writers for liberal newspapers) oppose free care for illegal immigrants, decriminalizing illegal crossings and other conspicuously bad ideas.
Election 2020
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Jared Golden vows to remain neutral in Susan Collins’ US Senate race
Maine’s 2nd District Democratic congressman said Wednesday he won’t take sides in the heated 2020 Senate race so he can preserve personal relationships important to serving Maine in Washington.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Only one Democratic debate night this month, but will it be any better?
Allowing more debate and fewer questions would go a long way toward making the evening more informative.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Politics
Hartford Foundation commits $1 million to try to secure 2020 debate
A foundation in Connecticut says it’s committing $1 million to try to secure a 2020 presidential debate in Hartford.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Sanders talks ‘political revolution’ at Portland campaign stop
The Vermont senator takes jabs at President Trump and discusses his plans for providing health care for all, addressing climate change and implementing stricter gun laws.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Their field of dreams: A vacation with the candidates
Iowa and New Hampshire have become ideal summer travel locales for political tourists looking to witness a part of the highly contested Democratic presidential race.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Too old for president? Health and fitness a better question
Three Democrats in their 70s are vying to challenge the oldest first-term president in U.S. history.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Republicans should worry about retaining control of U.S. Senate
Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins is among several highly vulnerable Republican incumbents, and both Georgia seats are now in play.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: Trump, Biden each are saying, ‘You may not like, but you must vote for me’
They’re giving voters an ultimatum rather than inspiration.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats release September debate lineup with 10 candidates in 1 night
It will be the first in which former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren will appear together.