As the impasse hits the 3-week mark, a look at what’s the easiest solution, and the most likely.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Trump makes it clear he won’t be part of shutdown solution
The impasse will last until Senate Republicans pay the political price for their blind devotion.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Waterville mayor making bid for role as vice chair of Maine Republican Party
But some in the party find Nick Isgro divisive, citing the comments he made on social media to a survivor of the Parkland school shooting.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Curse word pales in comparison to obscenity of Republican attitudes and actions
The party’s role in a variety of calamities is much more offensive than a little profanity.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: U.S. House Democrats’ reform bill would help safeguard voting rights
The dismal prospects for the voting-rights and campaign-finance measure should be a clear wake-up call.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Republican Party leadership facing challenge in wake of defeats
Four top legislators urge the party’s state committee to select Garrett Mason of Lisbon Falls over Demi Kouzounas of Saco, who has led Republicans for the past two years.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Susan Collins should explain why she hasn’t spoken out against Donald Trump
The Maine senator’s column did not address her party’s enabling of a reckless president.
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Marc A. Thiessen: From Kim to Kavanaugh, Trump had year of successes
2018 was a productive year for the president, who also stood firm against Iran and Russia.
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Commentary: Press, politicians and voters: Time to do your jobs
As the 2020 election approaches, we must avoid mistakes that got us where we are today.
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Commentary: Republicans should be alarmed by sign of intelligent life in the Democratic Party
Rep. Cheri Bustos is tasked with cementing the Democrats’ House majority in 2020.