The biggest split between Maine’s congressional districts was in the U.S. Senate race.
Sen. Susan Collins
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Collins makes history with big Senate win
The victory of Maine’s first five-term senator bucks the national trend of increasingly polarized politics.
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Bill Nemitz: ‘Bill Green’s Maine’ just took on a whole new meaning
The retired TV personality played a critical role in vaulting Sen. Susan Collins to her fifth term.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Election leaves Congress split; GOP bolstered as Democrats falter
It’s an outcome that dampens Democratic demands for a bold new agenda, emboldens Republicans and almost ensures partisan gridlock regardless of who wins the presidency.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Election results may be slow to arrive in key races
Ranked-choice voting, an expected high turnout, record absentee voting and potential disruptions at the polls could produce delays in declaring winners, especially in top races.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Out-of-control money in Maine’s U.S. Senate race
The state is no better informed after $200 million in campaign spending, but we may be more divided than ever.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Disappointment is Sen. Collins’ legacy to Mainers
A Mainer who is disabled and relies on the Affordable Care Act says livelihoods and health care will be in jeopardy if the senator is re-elected.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: How my former boss Susan Collins broke my heart – and lost my support
I shared my rape story with her. Then she announced her support for Brett Kavanaugh – in a speech that felt like a slap in the face.
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Commentary: We traveled a long way to meet with Susan Collins – but she refused
Each of us has been elected to public office, so we know it’s important for public servants to listen to their constituents. So does Sara Gideon.
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Former FDIC chair: Susan Collins’ defeat will hurt Democrats
She has long been a consensus-builder and a moderating force on her party, and Joe Biden may feel her loss the most of all.