Have you asked yourself how much our election matters to those outside of the United States? It may depend on who they are. But the refugees who were approved but then rejected due to the Trump travel ban see our election as a lifesaver for them. A Biden presidency is their only hope now. For […]
Election 2020
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Mainewhile: Hard truths, hard work have to be faced
Election 2020, possibly the longest, most stressful election in our nation’s history, has finally come to a close. We have a new president-elect. You can be forgiven if you thought of the election as an end point, the finish line. We have a habit of talking about it that way in our national conversations. But […]
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Colby Polling Initiative: How we missed Maine’s independent spirit
We undercounted the number of voters uniquely poised to choose a senator and a president of opposing parties.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: The election is over, and it’s time to focus on COVID
Americans need a government that works for them, not another month of campaigning.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
White House, escalating tension, orders agencies to rebuff Biden transition team
Officials at federal agencies were told that the transition will not be recognized until Joe Biden’s election is confirmed by the General Services Administration.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
After Biden win, Mitch McConnell says it’s OK for Trump to fight election outcome
The Republican Senate leader says the process will play out and ‘reach its conclusion.’
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics
Collins congratulates Biden but says Trump should have a chance to challenge results
Maine’s Republican senator urged patience, but also said the former vice president ‘should be given every opportunity’ to govern come January.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Trump fires defense chief Esper, could use final days to settle scores, pardon allies
Trump’s final 2 months in office could see a whirlwind of recrimination, executive action and efforts to make governing more difficult for President-elect Joe Biden.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Trump supporters launch disparate efforts to fight election results, with no proof of irregularities
The flashes of defiance reflected the larger one in the White House where Trump continued to insist, without evidence, that Biden and the Democratic Party stole the election.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden cheers vaccine progress, names virus task force members
President-elect Joe Biden cautions that Americans need to be aggressive about mask wearing and social distancing as infections continue to surge around the country.