Their mixed reactions illustrate the political risks for the Republican Party as their anti-abortion allies begin actually achieving goals they have long sought.
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Leonard Pitts: We can’t be caught unprepared for the threat from the radical right
A failure of imagination – the inability to conceive – made the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks possible. That is a mistake we cannot afford to repeat.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Turn on the light of election liberty now
The media paint states as red, blue or purple at a time when our states need election systems that are red, white and blue.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Bipartisan infrastructure bill good for democracy
You don’t need to be a fan of big spending to be happy with the $1 trillion legislation that the U.S. Senate just passed.
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Jim Fossel: Republicans hand Democrats victories on crime, immigration
The issues highlight a consistent fault of the Republican Party at all levels: constant criticism with no real follow-through.
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Leonard Pitts: No mystery why conservatives find education dangerous
The latest sign of the fear of thought? A new Florida law requiring surveys of public university faculty and students about their political views.
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Leonard Pitts: Democrats fail to grasp that Republican Party is now cult of personality
Too many Democrats don’t get that they can’t seek ‘bipartisanship’ with the Donald Trump Fan Club.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Collins should support independent Jan. 6 commission
The Maine Republican senator’s minor objections should not outweigh the danger of doing nothing in response to the insurrection.
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Insight: Elise Stefanik’s rise signals new role for Republican women
Ousted Republican House leader Liz Cheney built her career on adherence to conservative values, but her replacement stands out for a commitment to Donald Trump.
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Commentary: Future of Republican Party depends on more Republicans like Susan Collins
She has defended Liz Cheney and Mitt Romney – and she could form a Senate bloc of Republicans who are willing to seek bipartisan compromise.