President Trump will nominate a qualified candidate to fill the high court vacancy, and Senate Republicans will confirm his nominee.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Milbank: Republicans got their prize, but face backlash if party ignores will of the people
Roe v. Wade and gay marriage are supported by two-thirds of Americans. If the Supreme Court overturns them, expect a rebellion.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Mitch McConnell becomes Senate’s longest-serving Republican leader
At 11 years, five months and 10 days, he surpasses former Sen. Bob Dole.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, News, Politics
Democrat Adam Cote, top fundraiser in race for governor, enters homestretch with the most money
The latest reports show the Sanford attorney has raised more than $970,000, while Garrett Mason, a publicly financed candidate, is the top Republican fundraiser, with more than $736,000 in campaign funds, which includes $37,000 in private donations.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republicans running for governor pledge to follow LePage lead on Medicaid, taxes, workforce development
But they would accomplish their goals in different ways, and some have more specific visions than others of what they believe Maine needs from its next chief executive.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Milbank: Message of compassion for poor isn’t tolerated in Washington
The House chaplain made the mistake of praying for social justice in a political body focused on showering riches on corporations and the wealthy.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
‘Department of Justice is not going to be extorted.’ Rosenstein responds to impeachment threat
Rosenstein’s comments came at the end of a wide-ranging speech to commemorate Law Day.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Paul Ryan’s failed speakership
Rather than fight for American ideals and institutions he claimed to cherish, he enabled a president who attacked them.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Are tax cuts benefiting workers, businesses as promised? Fact is, no
Months after the bill was bullied through Congress, it appears the money saved is not trickling down.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawsuit challenges Senate candidacy of Republican who used invalid signatures
Eric Brakey says Max Linn’s campaign should not be allowed to go forward because of questions about the validity of signatures on his petition papers.