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Leonard Pitts: Book by conservative Sen. Jeff Flake on Republican indecency comes late in the game

by Leonard Pitts August 9, 2017August 8, 2017

As a member of the ruling majority, his take on the ruin in our capital is brave, but his party must step up and fix its dysfunction.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: George Mitchell’s take on Republican climate change denials falls short

by Roger Bowen Special to the Press Herald August 5, 2017August 6, 2017

The great former senator may recall times of bipartisanship, but  the Republican Party is now the party of anti-truth.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Sen. Smith’s call, in 1950, for responsible leadership bears repeating today

by John DiPalazzo Special to the Press Herald August 4, 2017August 4, 2017

Back then, it was a Democratic administration that she said ‘ineffectively’ wielded power. The shoe is now on the other foot.

Nation & World, News

Senators face legislative kaleidoscope of health-care choices

by and Paige Cunningham The Washington Post July 25, 2017July 25, 2017

As the kaleidoscope of options brings about debate and likely amendments, one is a skimpy plan called a ‘skinny repeal.’

Op-eds, Opinion

Leonard Pitts: Media should reveal something’s very wrong with the Republican Party

by Leonard Pitts July 5, 2017July 4, 2017

It’s time for the media to worry less about being called biased and resume our watchdog function.

Nation & World, Politics

Analysis: Winners and losers from the Georgia special election

by Aaron Blake The Washington Post June 21, 2017June 21, 2017

One takeaway: Republicans aren’t necessarily doomed by Trump’s unpopularity in highly affluent, suburban districts where he struggled in the presidential election.

Nation & World, News, Politics

In Georgia race, pro-Trump PAC uses fake Obama appeal to mislead blacks

by Katie Mettler The Washington Post June 20, 2017June 20, 2017

Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel are in a dead heat for the 6th Congressional District’s seat, traditionally a stronghold for conservatives.