A presidential campaign that thrives on dividing people came to a city that strives to be united.
President 2016
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Letter to the editor: Clinton learns from errors, merits trust
Upon the conclusion of the conventions, I am ready to give Hillary the benefit of the doubt and trust her, even though she has stumbled at least twice during her rich statesman-like career. I am betting that she has learned from her mistakes as have most people whose biographies of success we have read. Secretary […]
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Letter to the editor: Fallen warriors and politics are never a good mix
Just a few thoughts on the Democratic National Convention. As far as I know, they invited the Muslim Gold Star family to speak. I learned, years ago, that politics and bringing up our dead warriors doesn’t mix well. Trump never mentioned “American” Muslims or those that served in the military in his speeches about a […]
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Clinton camp recruiting key Republicans, offering alternative to Trump
The Democratic nominee targets elected officials and business and foreign policy leaders with the message that disavowing Donald Trump is a matter of principle.
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South Portland student who got grief for wearing Trump hat appears front and center at rally
The Maine Republican Party and the Trump campaign arrange for Connor Mullen to sit on stage just feet from the Republican nominee during his speech Thursday.
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Poll shows Clinton surging ahead while Trump drops
Her 15-point lead is particularly significant since the poll was taken after both conventions.
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Portland anti-Trump protesters loud, but all passionate, law-abiding
The candidate’s supporters and detractors clash verbally outside Merrill Auditorium, while inside some critics try to disrupt his speech.
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In interview with Press Herald, Trump plays up grassroots support, LePage and world peace
The celebrity turned presidential candidate says he would be the best at bringing about global harmony.
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Trump draws supporters, protesters as he courts Maine voters at campaign rally in Portland
The Republican candidate pledges to address terrorism and the dangers of immigration, alleging crimes by the state’s Somali refugees, and mostly stays on message in a packed Merrill Auditorium.
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For Republican leadership, a ‘new level of panic’ over Trump candidacy
Even one of Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters, Newt Gingrich, says the party’s nominee is in danger of throwing away the election.