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PublishedNovember 10, 2024
Trump and Republicans made gains in Maine, even as state stayed blue. What impact could that have?
Republicans say this year's election showed growing momentum for their party. Democrats say Maine didn't follow the national Republican shift – a testament to party leaders here.
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PublishedJune 16, 2024
Why the nation’s eyes will be drawn to Maine’s 2nd House District race this fall
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden is seeking a fourth term in Congress against state Rep. Austin Theriault, a former NASCAR driver who easily won the Republican primary after being endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
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PublishedJune 1, 2024
Maine Democrats warn against a second Trump term at state party convention
Gov. Janet Mills said voters have a clear choice this fall between two candidates, and 'one of them is a felon.' The party also articulated its policy platform.
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PublishedMay 19, 2024
Absent Maine Democrats ceded majority to Republicans on Legislature’s final day
Roughly a quarter of the caucus didn't cast veto override votes to save key bills on May 10. A handful of that group said they were at the State House but knew the votes would fall short.
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PublishedMay 12, 2024
Some influential Maine lawmakers are about to give up their seats. What’s next for them?
Here's what 10 prominent legislators had to say about their time in office and their future plans.
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PublishedApril 27, 2024
Maine Republicans outline party’s priorities heading into 2024 elections
On the second day of the party's convention, the GOP adopts a platform that takes positions on school curriculum, foreign policy and news coverage.
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PublishedApril 26, 2024
Maine Republican leaders urge party to regain trust of women as convention begins
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, got a mixed welcome before speaking to party faithful, many of whom displayed support for former President Donald Trump.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2023
Jim Fossel: 2024 campaigns must be specific, creative
Old tactics focused on either persuading or dividing voters aren't going to cut it.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2023
Jim Fossel: Ignored special election typical of Maine Republican failure
Writing off a district may make administrative sense at close range. Zoom out, though, and you see it’s the result of dangerous disorganization and disunity.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2023
Our View: Independent voters cannot be the only route away from Trump
For the first time next year, Maine’s unenrolled voters can vote in the presidential primaries. Will they upset the repeat indictee's chances? It would be unwise to bank on it.
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