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Election 2024, Local & State, Politics

In first CD2 debate, Golden, Theriault both claim to be party mavericks

by Rachel Ohm October 3, 2024October 4, 2024

Golden, a Lewiston Democrat seeking a fourth term in the U.S. House, and Theriault, a first-term Republican state lawmaker from Fort Kent, took questions on key issues, including the economy, gun control and abortion.

Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics

Donald Trump says DOJ violated its own election rules. Lawyers disagree.

by Perry Stein and Spencer S. Hsu The Washington Post October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Department of Justice policy advises against taking overt steps in political cases close to elections. Experts say prosecutors were following court orders in the latest Trump filing.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Liz Cheney rallies with Harris, implores U.S. to reject Trump’s ‘depraved cruelty’

by Patrick Svitek The Washington Post October 3, 2024October 4, 2024

Kamala Harris’s appearance with Cheney marked her 5th trip to Wisconsin, a battleground state, since she started running for president in July.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News

Hurricane Helene brings climate change to forefront of presidential campaign

by MATTHEW DALY Associated Press October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

The hurricane featured prominently in Tuesday’s vice presidential debate as Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz were asked about the storm and the larger issue of climate change.

Election 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics

Harris and Trump are tested by the Mideast, Helene and the port strike in campaign’s final weeks

by AAMER MADHANI, ZEKE MILLER and THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

How events shake out — and how the candidates respond — could be decisive as they claw for votes in battleground states.

Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics

Walz, Vance focus attacks on top of ticket – not each other: VP debate takeaways

by BILL BARROW, ZEKE MILLER and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press October 1, 2024October 2, 2024

It was the first encounter between Minnesota’s Democratic governor and Ohio’s Republican senator.

Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics

Walz, Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in vice presidential debate

by MICHELLE L. PRICE, CHRIS MEGERIAN and JILL COLVIN Associated Press October 1, 2024October 4, 2024

Tuesday’s matchup could have an outsized impact. Polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump locked in a close contest, giving added weight to anything that can sway voters on the margins.