Susan Collins needs to go. She told us 30 years ago that she’d only stay for 12 years. Republicans apparently believe that what’s left of the middle class and below are expected to pay for the country. They’re fine with giving permanent tax breaks for the wealthy. The average increase in Social Security for 2026 […]

In his March 10 essay in the Cook Political Report, Charlie Cook, founder of the Report, said “Maine Democrats face a fateful decision in their June 9 Senate primary” and “This is the big leagues — no place for beginners.” He is absolutely correct. Graham Platner, although energetic and enthusiastic, has no experience dealing with […]

Seldom is the hackneyed phrase “fake news” brought to our attention now by this president. This was, of course, his vocal reflex when he got hot and bothered by the media’s negative reports of him during his first term. In his second stint, Trump has effectively joined the newsroom by creating oodles of stuff to […]