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Bill Nemitz: As laughable claims go, Collins’ talk of fundraising ‘extortion’ takes the cake

The senator, who has benefited from copious donations, dismisses a legitimate crowdfunding effort to buoy a future opponent as a ‘bribe.’

In a rematch of 2016, Susan Abercrombie hopes to replace Benjamin Collings in the seat representing East Deering and some Back Cove neighborhoods.

by juliette laaka The Forecaster October 9, 2018October 9, 2018

The Republican and Democrat looking to replace outgoing Rep. Heather Sirocki, R-Scarborough, indicate that they won’t just toe the party line.

They are likely to be hijacked by celebrities, with policy taking a back seat to personality.

He’d have been more credible if he had been frank about his booze- and entitlement-driven teenage bad behavior.

She distinctly recalls the sexual assault, and he may have been so drunk he doesn’t remember – although in no sense would that excuse such behavior.

The court nominee deserves the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, and the burden of proof is on the accuser, not the accused.

by The Editorial Board September 19, 2018September 18, 2018

Not telling the whole truth about his politics makes his sexual assault denial harder to believe.

In a statement issued Tuesday, the RNC says Moody is the ‘epitome of the American Dream.’

by Ben Boychuk Special to The Sacramento Bee September 15, 2018September 14, 2018

The Republican National Committee should give the man a medal.