As of July 1, 574 women had filed to run in primaries for U.S. House seats, topping the record 476 from two years ago.
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Gideon, Republicans trade advertising jabs over allegations against ex-lawmaker
In an unusual response, the U.S. Senate campaign of Sara Gideon denounces claims that she did little as Maine House speaker when a Democratic lawmaker was accused of sexual misconduct.
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Jacksonville, site of Republican convention, orders wearing of masks
Internationally, the head of the World Health Organization warned that the pandemic is ‘not even close to being over’ and is accelerating.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Defeat won’t cost Trump sway over GOP
He could essentially end up with veto power over the 2024 nomination.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: One person, one vote – protect ranked-choice voting in Maine’s presidential election
Say ‘no’ to repeal petitions, circulated in a desperate attempt by Republicans to block the will of the people.
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Republicans pressure North Carolina officials to confirm August convention by Wednesday
The RNC outlined a number of safety protocols it said it would invoke during the convention in Charlotte, an apparent response to the Democratic governor’s request for a safety plan.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Republican Party has paved the way for U.S. to be overtaken by COVID-19
The crisis is the result of the demonization of government, the diminishment of the role of science and support for a president who’s not fit to lead.
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Gideon campaign first to turn in voter signatures in Maine’s 2020 U.S. Senate race
Democrat and Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon is the 1st of 4 would-be challengers to incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, to turn in her petition for the June primary ballot.
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Republicans embrace Trump as never before with anti-impeachment fervor
The president’s Republican critics and Democrats said the House Republicans’ solid backing inextricably bound Republican lawmakers to Trump and would ultimately inflict a damaging blow.
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Maine Voices: Faithful defense of Russia, Putin reflects poorly on today’s Republicans
They are putting Moscow’s interests ahead of the U.S. Constitution and our historical alliances and allies.