Jonathan Treacy filed papers Monday to become the fourth Democrat vying for the chance to challenge Maine’s senior senator in next year’s election.
Election 2020
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: I am white. I was bused, too. And it made me a better person
Exposure to diversity has made me richer, more thoughtful and better able to see a clear path to the future.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2020
This analysis includes Susan Collins and New Hampshire’s Jeanne Shaheen among the most vulnerable senators next year.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: Biden’s electability is a myth
His ties to the Washington establishment and the lackluster Obama-era economy make him unappealing to working-class voters.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Senate candidate Betsy Sweet endorsed by liberal group tied to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Justice Democrats, which helped elect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York, has endorsed Sweet while other national groups are backing Sara Gideon to challenge Sen. Susan Collins next year.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Sen. Collins teams up with Lindsey Graham to raise campaign cash
Heading into a tough 2020 re-election campaign, Maine’s senior senator formed a joint fundraising group with her Republican colleague from South Carolina.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Kathleen Parker: Democrats are making 2020 all about race
Presidential hopefuls are trying to establish themselves as champions of equality – some more successfully than others.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Presidential primaries, automatic voter registration among election-law changes
But lawmakers defeated several attempts to change the citizen initiative process and the ranked-choice voting that was used statewide in Maine for the first time last year.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Democrats won’t defeat Trump if they all move to the left
Maine Democrats know they can’t go all-in on every liberal position without losing voters – when will their national counterparts get this?
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Biden is not too old to be president, but some may be too young
Experience presents an opportunity for growth and maturity – all good things to have in a leader.