I was pleased that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich told the truth on “Fox & Friends” on Feb. 22. He pointed out that unlike other presidential candidates, who depend on lobbyists for help, all Donald Trump has to do is call Fox News, any time of day, and they will give him all the free […]

I believe as strongly in your support of John Kasich as Republican nominee for president (Our View, Feb. 29) as I disagree with your endorsement of Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee (Our View, March 1). If we’re to have another four years of a Democrat in the White House, let’s at least have an […]

For the umpteenth time, Gov. LePage made the headlines: He reversed himself and decided to back The Donald to be the Republican nominee for president. Disclosure: A Bill Buckley conservative, I part ways with the governor on this call because I believe that Trump is unfit for the presidency. I also believe that LePage has […]

Greg Kesich’s recent commentary (Feb. 24) speculates that the 2016 presidential election could come down to Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump, the two candidates with the highest unfavorable ratings. Though Trump’s ratings may be justified, I don’t believe that Clinton’s are. When Bill Clinton defeated George H.W. Bush in the 1992 election, it surprised Republicans, […]

Three of Maine’s so-called Democratic “superdelegates” – 1st District U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, Peggie Schaffer of Vassalboro and Maggie Allen of Madison – have announced that they will cast their official delegate votes for Hillary Clinton, no matter the outcome of the caucuses. That means that even if Bernie Sanders wins Maine decisively, as is […]