Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved

by ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

The only absolute must-do business is preventing a government shutdown when a temporary spending bill expires on Dec. 11.

Business, Nation / World, Politics

Biden’s economic team highlights diversity, starting with treasury chief

by AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press November 30, 2020December 1, 2020

The president-elect announces several of his most senior economic advisers.

Election 2020, Local & State, Politics

Maine’s Electoral College offers young and old a chance to pick a president

by Steve Collins November 28, 2020November 30, 2020

Among Maine’s four electors are a 79-year-old Oxford Republican and an 18-year-old Democrat from North Yarmouth.

Politics, Uncategorized

Dunlap reflects on myth of broad voter fraud as tenure ends

by DAVID SHARP Associated Press November 28, 2020November 29, 2020

Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is wrapping up his tenure after a frenetic four-year span in which he stood up to President Donald Trump’s Election Integrity Commission

Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump says he’ll leave office if Electoral College seats Biden

by JILL COLVIN Associated Press November 26, 2020November 27, 2020

Asked whether he would attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration in January, Trump said he knew the answer but didn’t want to share it yet.

Local & State, Politics

Lewiston’s congressman has something extra to be thankful for this year

by Steve Collins November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

A happy Jared and Izzy Golden said they’re expecting their first child in May.

Election 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump keeps venting about election as agencies aid Biden transition

by ZEKE MILLER Associated Press November 24, 2020November 25, 2020

The president says he’s not giving up his fight to overturn the election results, even as agencies across the federal government begin to support President-elect Joe Biden’s incoming administration.

Nation / World, News, Politics

As Biden names Cabinet picks, McConnell’s silence hangs over transition

by Mike DeBonis The Washington Post November 24, 2020November 25, 2020

The two men, Senate colleagues for 24 years and sparring partners in several high-stakes negotiations during Biden’s time as vice president, still have not spoken since the election.