The president wanted the court to bar counties from using drop boxes or mobile sites to collect mail-in ballots.
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Warren to hold rally for Biden in Lewiston this afternoon
The Massachusetts senator will stump for the Democratic presidential nominee beginning at 4:20 p.m. at a union local headquarters on Goddard Road.
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Councilor Ray: Portland ballot initiatives won’t accomplish what they claim
Questions A-E, which can’t be changed for 5 years, are redundant or will undermine efforts that are already underway.
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Facebook takes down political ads attacking ranked-choice voting
The shadowy Maine Liberty Coalition spent more than $15,000 on Facebook video ads typical of the anonymous misinformation campaigns that have been used across social media platforms.
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Another View: Will someone please listen to the Federal Reserve chairman?
Congress is running out of time to heed Jerome Powell’s desperate call to pass a ‘robust’ stimulus package.
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Presidential debate scheduled for Thursday is canceled by commission
The commission said earlier that the debate would be virtual, and shortly after, Trump said he would not participate in a virtual debate.
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Trump plans to hold in-person event at White House on Saturday
The president and his team lay out an aggressive return to political activities, including a rally in Florida on Monday.
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White House boosts offer in virus aid, resumes talks with Pelosi
But Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he doesn’t see a deal coming together soon and ‘the first item of priority of the Senate’ is confirming the appointment of a conservative justice to the Supreme Court.
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Twitter tightens limits on candidates before Nov. 3 election
The rules restrict candidates from declaring premature victory and stiffens its measures against spreading misinformation, calling for political violence or spreading thoughtless commentary.
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Republican Karen Lockwood to take on nine-time incumbent Democrat Bill Diamond
Democrat Bill Diamond of Windham has served a combined nine terms in both houses of the legislature, but political newcomer, Republican Karen Lockwood of Raymond, is looking to unseat him in the Senate District 26 race this November.