The Lewiston Democrat was the only member of his party in the U.S. House to oppose measure pushed by President Biden.
Politics
Political news and information from the Sun Journal.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden to vote against Build Back Better package
The 2nd District Democrat bucks his party again, opposing the lifting of a cap on state and local tax deductions that primarily benefits the wealthy.
advertisement
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Democrats criticize Bruce Poliquin for aiding a group that opposes gay marriage
The leading Republican congressional contender in Maine’s 2nd District is scheduled to help train politically-minded Christian activists at a session sponsored by an anti-gay group.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
Divided House moves toward approval of Democrats’ sweeping social, climate bill
Passage of the bill, which was delayed by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, would send it to the Senate, where it would certainly face significant changes.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon asks to enter not-guilty plea to Jan. 6 contempt charges
He asks to waive his arraignment, set for Thursday, on charges of contempt of Congress.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
House censures Arizona Rep. Gosar, takes him off committees, over posting of violent video
Republican Paul Gosar tweeted an animated video that depicted him striking Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., with a sword and then attacking President Biden.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
‘QAnon shaman’ sentenced to nearly 3½ years in prison for role in Capitol riot
Jacob Chansley, 34, was photographed parading shirtless through the halls of the Capitol with a 6-foot spear, howling through a bullhorn and then sitting in the vice president’s chair in the Senate.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Politics
Peggy Rotundo seeks to reclaim state Senate seat she last held in 2008
A popular Lewiston Democrat aims to succeed Sen. Nate Libby, who can not run again due to term limits
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
House to vote on censuring Rep. Gosar over video depicting him striking Rep. Ocasio-Cortez
Republican Rep. Paul Gosar tweeted an animated video that showed his character striking the one made to look like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., in the neck with a sword.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Politics
Wales lawmaker out of hospital after COVID-19; still speaking out against vaccine
Randall Greenwood, who is recovering at home after a 12-day hospital stay that included time on a ventilator, says he won’t get vaccinated.