In many ways the Trump presidency is like deja vu all over again. Except that Trump is, at least for conservatives, arguably much better than was Nixon.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Kathleen Parker: Republican women missing in action from the ballot
It’s time for them to kick off their heels, pull on their boots and get busy.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Susan Collins predicts Republicans will keep control of Senate, but House is ‘trickier’
Maine’s senior U.S. senator also predicts that Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin will hold off Democratic challenger Jared Golden in a ‘very close’ race in Maine 2nd District.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Tea party owes Mitch McConnell an apology
The Senate majority leader deserves credit for aggressive tactics that have packed the judiciary with strict constructionists.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Conservatives push back on sick-leave laws
In the last three years, a dozen states have banned localities from passing paid leave requirements.
Posted inBusiness, News
Hedging against Trump? Fed chair builds network of support on Capitol Hill
Top Republicans are supporting Jerome Powell, saying he is doing a good job with the economy in the face of increasing criticism from President Trump.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Democrats’ smear of Kavanaugh sank their Senate chances
Their treatment of Brett Kavanaugh wasn’t fair, just or right – and it backfired.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Republicans may soon find that their fear of young people is warranted
On Election Day, we may see why the right has been trying so hard to suppress voter turnout.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Sen. Collins’ year of surprises
Between her votes to kill the Obamacare repeal and to confirm Kavanaugh, Collins moved to the right. Why?
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Firing Mueller, Rosenstein would affect election
Such a move would only hurt Republican efforts to retain the House and Senate.