The electoral system that Mainers supported last fall is unconstitutional – so let’s change the state Constitution.
Maine Democrats
Maine House Republican leader: Education spending must be efficient, effective
The fragmented system should be reshaped so Maine can afford to fund it at the appropriate level.
Maine Voices: Why do so many Republicans spurn Clean Election financing?
Of 67 state lawmakers who financed their campaigns privately, 48 (71 percent) are Republicans.
Jim Fossel: Maine Democrats’ alternative ‘budget’ lacks balance
The Opportunity Agenda offered in response to Gov. LePage’s proposed tax and spending cuts could use more details.
Our View: Property tax cut keeps money in the right place
The Democrats’ budget proposal would share the cost of schools and other services more fairly.
Commentary: Maine Democratic chair: LePage budget defies compassion, common sense
In contrast, the Democrats’ Opportunity Agenda values investment in all Maine families, Phil Bartlett writes.
Our View: Thibodeau deserves praise for speaking out
When political parties go overboard with partisanship, leaders need to get involved.
Jim Fossel: Lawmakers are free to tinker with citizen initiatives – respectfully
The process is intended to give the people a greater voice.
Greg Kesich: If Democrats want to win Maine, they must figure out who they are
They must quickly repair a post-election schism and identify a leader who has statewide appeal.
Cynthia Dill: Democrats need to cull the fringe – starting with Bernie Bros
A small subset of the party helped put Donald Trump in office.