A vast, shadow machinery built by partisans often under nonpartisan banners is working to provide the final nudge that delivers the White House by mobilizing unlikely voters in about seven states.
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Rangeley voters to consider ordinances for alternative energy systems, amendments to vendor’s licensing
Polling hours Nov. 5 are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town office.
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Economic issues dominate 1st Congressional District debate
Democratic incumbent Chellie Pingree spars with Republican Ronald Russell and independent Ethan Alcorn over the causes of and solutions to the housing crisis.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Trump is consistently inconsistent on abortion and reproductive rights
The former president has constantly shifted his stances or offered vague, contradictory and at times nonsensical answers to questions on an issue that has become a major vulnerability for Republicans.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Book says McConnell called Trump ‘stupid’ and ‘narcissist’ after 2020 election
McConnell made the remarks in private as part of a series of personal oral histories that he made available. The biography will be released Oct. 29, one week before Election Day.
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Inside Elon Musk’s plan to trigger a ‘red wave’ for Trump
Billionaire Elon Musk’s super PAC is using an old-school strategy heavy on door-knocking and mail shots – but his erratic management style has caused problems.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Harris and Trump transition efforts reflect different approaches to governing
The vice president and former president are running markedly different transition efforts to be ready for the potential responsibility of taking over the federal government.
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Georgia smashes first-day early voting record; no signs of slowing Wednesday
Early voting gives Georgians a chance to avoid the hours-long lines and delayed mail-in ballots that have marred past contests in the state.
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Harris clashes with host in contentious interview on Fox
Kamala Harris took a calculated gamble by appearing on the conservative-leaning network in an effort to expand her audience.
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Jay to hold after-hours voting registration
The last day to get an absentee ballot without a special circumstance is Oct. 31.