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Jared Golden calls for bipartisan talks with Trump to resolve shutdown
The 2nd District congressman says that national leaders could use some ‘Mainer-type common sense’ to end the government shutdown.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Maine’s new Rep. Golden votes against Pelosi for House speaker
The 2nd District Democrat had promised he would not support the return of the former speaker.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Pelosi sees ‘new dawn’ as diverse Congress convenes in midst of shutdown
The day reflects celebration and impatience at a time of stark national political division that some analysts say is on par with the Civil War era.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: LePage never understood his role and obligations as governor
He often ignored the will of the people and put more emphasis on winning his battles than on serving the best interests of Maine citizens.
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LePage takes parting shot at ‘stolen election’ that cost fellow Republican his seat in Congress
In signing off on Democrat Jared Golden’s win over Rep. Bruce Poliquin, the outgoing governor writes that the first ranked-choice congressional election ‘didn’t result in a true majority as promised.’
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Jared Golden gets ready to take office in Washington
They won’t give Maine’s next congressman the keys to his office until Wednesday, but his new digs in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill are ready. They’re a little sparse, though. Pictures of the still-vacant office taken this week show only empty shelves, gleaming desktops and computers showing only screensavers. One stands out […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Noise aside, the fact is that Jared Golden won in Maine’s 2nd District
Incumbent Bruce Poliquin finally folds after each of his overblown claims against ranked-choice voting is knocked down.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Poliquin drops challenge to ranked-choice voting, clearing way for Golden to take seat in Congress
The incumbent Republican believes the ranked-choice system is unconstitutional, but says closing ‘this confusing and unfair chapter of voting history’ is in the best interest of his constituents.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Court denies Poliquin’s appeal to stop Golden’s certification as winner
The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling is the latest blow to Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s legal battle to reverse the outcome of the ranked-choice election in Maine’s 2nd District.