The former New York City mayor got 3 of the tiny town’s 5 votes – and he wasn’t even on the ballot.
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How crucial is New Hampshire win? It depends on whom you ask
Democratic presidential candidates took varied approaches going into New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary.
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As Trump rallies in New Hampshire, Democrats audition to face off against him on eve of primary
No modern Democrat has won the nomination without coming in first or second in New Hampshire.
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The Democrat who cried (maybe) in N.H. and lost the presidential nomination
A fake letter helped sink the 1972 candidacy of Maine Sen. Edmund S. Muskie – part of a dirty tricks effort waged by the Nixon re-election campaign.
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Maine gearing up for ‘Super Tuesday’ presidential primaries
After 20 years of town meeting-style caucuses, Mainers will be able to cast ballots for presidential nominees on March 3 during the single largest primary day of the 2020 elections.
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Democrats on edge after 2020 election season’s ragged launch
The turbulent start has crystallized the challenges confronting Democrats in trying to mount a challenge to an incumbent backed by a united Republican Party and fortified by a soaring economy.
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Susan Collins says she doesn’t know who she’ll vote for in November
After refusing to back Donald Trump in 2016, Maine’s senior senator said Friday she hasn’t thought about whether to back him at the polls this year.
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Republican candidates hold first debate in 2nd District congressional race
The Lewiston debate showcased strong commitment to Donald Trump by all three hopefuls but found sharp differences on foreign policy.
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Portland asks court to dismiss lawsuit challenging rejection of clean election initiative
The dispute is over whether a clean elections program can be decided by referendum, or whether the question must go to a charter commission.
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Eric Brakey holds fundraising lead in race for 2nd Congressional District
He will join two other Republicans in a debate Thursday at Lewiston Middle School.