Some editors did not do enough to prevent lowering standards in service to what many journalists clearly regarded as a good cause.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Kavanaugh offers ‘special gratitude’ to Collins, others at ceremonial swearing-in
The newest court justice, who starts work Tuesday, says at the White House ceremony that he’s not bitter about the partisan Senate confirmation process.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Kavanaugh needed to be upfront about his drinking
The fact that he drank to excess in his younger years shouldn’t have disqualified him; that he lied about it should have.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Editorial wrong on Kavanaugh’s temperament
The federal judge was defending himself against vile, politically motivated charges.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
With a Senate speech, Collins caves on Kavanaugh
That speech may be looked upon as the beginning of the end of the credibility of the Supreme Court.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine survivor: My rape story wasn’t enough to sway Susan Collins on Kavanaugh nomination
A face-to-face meeting with the senator felt significant, but Collins’ remarks Friday leave a Portland woman feeling betrayed.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Analysis: With Brett Kavanaugh, Supreme Court will begin a right-leaning era
Kavanaugh will almost surely create a significantly more conservative majority as it considers a range of significant issues that affect everyday life.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: With a ‘yes’ vote, Sen. Collins ties her legacy to that of Brett Kavanaugh
It may not seem fair to pin so much responsibility on one senator, but she is part of a small group of her colleagues who could break a partisan vote.
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Senate prepares for final vote on Kavanaugh expected Saturday, as nationwide protests continue
Three Republicans — Susan Collins of Maine, Jeff Flake of Arizona and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska — and one Democrat, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, have yet to announce their positions.
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In op-ed, Kavanaugh says he may have been ‘too emotional’ during testimony
The column appeared in the Wall Street Journal Thursday, and Kavanaugh acknowledged there were “a few things I should not have said” during the hearing.