Sen. Angus King Archives

Sen. Angus King

Published
August 11, 2019

Our View: Deficit would be zero if not for tax cuts

Maine Sen. Angus King rightly punctures the persistent claim that tax cuts pay for themselves.
Published
August 4, 2019

Another View: Calls for Franken’s resignation failed to take facts into account

Sen. Angus King did the right thing by saying he wished he hadn't asked the senator to step down.
Published
July 29, 2019

Collins, King reserve judgment on likely National Intelligence director nominee

President Trump tweeted that he plans to nominate Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas to replace outgoing director Daniel Coats, but no official nomination has been made.
Published
July 28, 2019

The Maine Millennial: Sen. King – don’t reverse course on Franken

King was right the first time: There is no excuse for sexual assault, and no excuse for joking about it.
Published
July 25, 2019

Russians likely targeted election systems in all 50 states, Senate report says

The Senate Intelligence Committee, whose members include Susan Collins and Angus King of Maine, encouraged the Department of Homeland Security to improve its coordination with state election officials.
Published
July 15, 2019

Maine congressional delegation rebukes Trump over racist attacks on congresswomen

All 4 members of the state's delegation criticize the president for racist and xenophobic tweets he made about their colleagues in Congress.
Published
July 9, 2019

Maine Voices: State’s delegation should stop blocking protections for right whales

To save the endangered animal, implement and fully fund rules aimed at reducing fatal fishing gear entanglements.
Published
July 7, 2019

Maine Observer: Biden is not too old to be president, but some may be too young

Experience presents an opportunity for growth and maturity – all good things to have in a leader.
Published
July 3, 2019

Maine Voices: ‘Comprehensive immigration reform’ won’t resolve migrant crisis

The best way to deal with the surge is to require asylum seekers to apply from home or a third country, not at the border.
Published
June 21, 2019

Maine congressional delegation says Iran situation fraught with danger

While the 4 members generally gave President Trump credit for halting a planned retaliatory airstrike, Sen. Angus King worries that the president could be boxed in by hawkish advisers.