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Sen. Collins’ vote on Republican tax plan risks her moderate reputation

The honeymoon’s over for those elated when she saved Obamacare – they fear the Senate has lost a voice for process and deliberation.

by Marc Thiessen Special to The Washington Post December 16, 2017December 15, 2017

‘Sen. Moore,’ a Republican caricature come to life, would have been the gift that keeps on giving.

by Alexandra Petri The Washington Post Writers Group December 14, 2017December 14, 2017

Only a clever strategist supports a judge who was removed from the bench twice, is accused of molesting teenage girls and proudly lives in the past.

by Sean Sullivan, Elise Viebeck, David Weigel and Michael Scherer The Washington Post December 13, 2017December 14, 2017

Many fault former Trump strategist Steve Bannon for pushing what they saw as a toxic Roy Moore candidacy.

by Daniel M. Shea Special to the Press Herald December 11, 2017December 11, 2017

Elections seem decided less by policy than by hatred of what once was called the loyal opposition.

The potential deepening of the deficit might hurt the party in the 2020 presidential election.

by George Will The Washington Post December 8, 2017December 7, 2017

But amid uncertainty about whether our run of economic gain will stay, or whether debt will cripple us, a tax cut is worth a try.

by Grover Norquist and Mary Adams Special to the Press Herald November 30, 2017November 30, 2017

Under the bill, Americans at every income level will see a tax reduction and tax code simplification.

by The Editorial Board November 30, 2017November 29, 2017

The huge corporate giveaway is bad policy that can’t be fixed with last-minute tinkering.

by Cathy Walsh and Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner Special to the Press Herald November 30, 2017November 29, 2017

Anyone paying attention can see the plan doesn’t help those in Maine and across the U.S. who need it the most.