Now that they are out of power, they would be wise to use the tools available to political minorities.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Lone Republican who supports impeachment quits Freedom Caucus
Michigan Rep. Justin Amash has quit an influential caucus of House conservatives.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Time’s up for presidential caucuses
Maine should bring back the presidential primary, but we don’t need new rules about party enrollment.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Anti-immigrant comments by Waterville mayor create rift in Maine Republicans
Some in the party defend Nick Isgro, while others say he has gone too far in claiming in a tweet that immigrants spread infectious diseases.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: To get anything done, centrists must choose partisanship
Effective policymaking in a polarized America hinges on party credibility.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: There’s not much room for compromise between the parties anymore
Even in ‘odd’ years, powerful political forces drive elected officials away from common ground.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Fiscal discipline is not out of date
Government borrowing is often necessary – but staggering new federal debt projections make clear that it should be done responsibly.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: Republicans must stop Trump from undermining Congress’ power of the purse
Using presidential emergency authority to fund a rejected policy priority is unconstitutional – what if Obama were doing it?
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The 2020 presidential campaign season is off to a bleak start
For the sake of Republican chances, President Trump should cool his talk of retribution and let Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and her allusions to an enemies list have the spotlight.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Compact wrong way to fix Electoral College
Changing such well-established law with a back-door approach invites unintended consequences.