As usual, Mr. Balentine has stretched credulity when describing Sen. Susan Collins (“Here’s Something: Boos and Bravos,” Nov. 5). In support of my assessment, he offers this rather weak testimonial: “Perfect attendance (Senate voting) may not seem like a big deal, but … . She’s there to serve, not to be served.” Really!In reference to […]
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Voting distrust likely to continue despite smooth election
Republican officials are still making claims about fraud to justify new restrictions.
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Biden administration sues Texas over new voting restrictions
The challenge filed in federal court in San Antonio targets provisions surrounding mail-in voting requirements and voter assistance, which the Justice Department argues violate federal civil rights protections.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: A tale of Maine’s two senators
Susan Collins and Angus King both represent Maine in Washington, but they seem to be doing fundamentally different jobs.
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Sens. Collins, King sharply divided as Republicans block Democratic voting rights bill
While Collins slams the bill as ‘a vast federal takeover of state elections,’ King says American democracy is in danger as Republicans refuse to even debate it.
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Democrats launch new effort to register voters of color for 2022 midterm elections
DNC officials say the program, backed by a nearly $5 million initial investment, is the committee’s largest-ever registration push during a midterm election cycle.
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Democrats revise elections bill but face Senate headwinds
Republicans have vowed to scuttle the bill, which would establish national rules for running elections, limit partisanship in the drawing of congressional districts and force the disclosure of many anonymous donors.
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Texas governor signs restrictive Republican voting bill into law
The laws are part of a national GOP campaign, including in Florida, Georgia and Arizona, to tighten voting laws, partly driven by Trump’s false claims that the election was stolen.
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Texas Legislature sends sweeping GOP voting bill to governor
The legislation limits voting hours and bans drive-thru voting.
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Texas Republicans advance voting restrictions after Democrats’ walkout ends
Texas is now set to become the last big Republican state to pass tighter voting laws driven by former President Trump’s false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.