Republican leaders and former President Donald Trump’s campaign are scrambling to adjust to the reality of a new Democratic rival.
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Maine’s congressional delegation calls for action after Army releases reports on Lewiston shooter
Sens. Collins and King, and Reps. Pingree and Golden urge the Department of Defense to follow recommendations for improving mental and behavioral health programs for soldiers.
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Maine ethics watchdog considers penalty for lawmaker’s PAC
A Maine’s ethics commission official says Rep. Richard Campbell’s leadership PAC has a ‘unique history’ of failing to file campaign finance reports on time.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News
Secret Service director steps down after Trump assassination attempt
Kimberly Cheatle says she takes ‘full responsibility for the security lapse’ that allowed a shooter to get so close to a presidential candidate at an outdoor campaign rally.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Doug Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris, will campaign in Maine Wednesday
Emhoff will be in southern Maine for a campaign visit focused on reproductive rights and small businesses, and will attend a fundraiser later in the day in Falmouth.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become party’s presidential nominee: AP survey
Several state delegations met late Monday to confirm their support for Vice President Kamala Harris, including Maine. By Monday night, Harris had the support of at least 2,579 delegates, according to the AP tally of delegates.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Bernie Sanders to rally in Portland Saturday for ‘aggressive progressive agenda’
Vermont’s independent senator had supported President Biden’s reelection bid and has yet to endorse a new Democratic candidate, even as the party has flocked to Vice President Kamala Harris.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Maine Democratic delegates vote to support Harris in presidential race
The delegates, as well as some superdelegates, attended a virtual meeting Monday night and voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Biden’s withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes, other foreign policy challenges
During a five-decade career in politics, Biden developed extensive personal relationships with multiple foreign leaders that none of the potential replacements on the Democratic ticket can match.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Maine Republicans and Democrats react after Biden drops out of 2024 race
Most Democrats praised the president, saying he is putting the country first, while some Republicans say Biden’s ‘terrible’ policies won’t change just because there will be a new nominee.