Seven years of flogging a call for ‘repeal and replace,’ worked, but at what cost to the Republicans?
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Commentary: President Trump shows that he’s quick to back down
On issues from the Russia sanctions to Charlottesville, he’ll eventually cave to pressure and wind up supporting what he’d earlier rejected.
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Leonard Pitts: Book by conservative Sen. Jeff Flake on Republican indecency comes late in the game
As a member of the ruling majority, his take on the ruin in our capital is brave, but his party must step up and fix its dysfunction.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: George Mitchell’s take on Republican climate change denials falls short
The great former senator may recall times of bipartisanship, but the Republican Party is now the party of anti-truth.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Sen. Smith’s call, in 1950, for responsible leadership bears repeating today
Back then, it was a Democratic administration that she said ‘ineffectively’ wielded power. The shoe is now on the other foot.
Posted inNation & World, News
Senators face legislative kaleidoscope of health-care choices
As the kaleidoscope of options brings about debate and likely amendments, one is a skimpy plan called a ‘skinny repeal.’
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Media should reveal something’s very wrong with the Republican Party
It’s time for the media to worry less about being called biased and resume our watchdog function.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Analysis: Winners and losers from the Georgia special election
One takeaway: Republicans aren’t necessarily doomed by Trump’s unpopularity in highly affluent, suburban districts where he struggled in the presidential election.
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In Georgia race, pro-Trump PAC uses fake Obama appeal to mislead blacks
Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel are in a dead heat for the 6th Congressional District’s seat, traditionally a stronghold for conservatives.
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Ex-Red Sox pitcher Schilling to attend Maine Republican Party event
It won’t be cheap to get into the fundraiser scheduled for May 31 in Augusta.