President 2016 Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Leaked emails show Maine Democrats also favored Clinton, Republicans say

by SCOTT THISTLE Staff Writer July 25, 2016July 25, 2016

The state GOP charges that leaked emails show their local opponents shared the national committee’s bias against Bernie Sanders.

Politics

Clinton, Sanders try to quiet dissent as Democratic convention gets underway

by JULIE PACE and KEN THOMAS Associated Press July 25, 2016July 25, 2016

The national party chairman announces she will step down after hackers reveal embarrassing emails that show the national organization favored Hillary Clinton.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Trump fails to live up to Republican Party values

by Andrew Sachs Special to the Press Herald July 25, 2016July 25, 2016

A lifelong Republican decides that he can’t vote for someone who is a poor role model for his kids.

Local & State, News, Politics

Maine delegates agree with resignation of Democratic Party chairwoman

by Dennis Hoey July 24, 2016July 25, 2016

But in the wake of the scandal over hacked emails, some say there should be a thorough housecleaning at the top of the party.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Democratic Party head resigns amid scandal over anti-Sanders emails

by Anne Gearan and Abby Phillip The Washington Post July 24, 2016July 24, 2016

The Wikileaks publication of 19,000 hacked DNC emails presents Hillary Clinton with a political mess to overcome as she heads into the national convention Monday.

Op-eds, Opinion