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Election 2020, Nation / World, Politics

Why GOP superlawyer Ben Ginsberg is bucking his party and blasting Trump’s baseless election claims

by Michael Kranish Washington Post November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

Ginsberg is once again on the front lines, but playing an unfamiliar role: Democratic ally.

Elections, Local & State, Politics

Growing buzz that part-time Mainer Tucker Carlson might run for president

by Steve Collins November 10, 2020November 11, 2020

Political insiders call the Bryant Pond regular a potential Republican Party nominee for the nation’s highest office in 2024

Election 2020, Nation / World, Politics

Postal worker admits fabricating allegations of ballot tampering, officials say

by Shawn Boburg and Jacob Bogage The Washington Post November 10, 2020November 11, 2020

The employee whose claims have been cited by top Republicans as potential evidence of widespread voting irregularities has recanted to investigators.

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Election 2020, Nation / World, Politics

The Latest: Lincoln Project takes on law firms representing Trump and Republican Party

by news service reports November 10, 2020November 11, 2020

The latest on the election from around the U.S.

Election 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics

White House, escalating tension, orders agencies to rebuff Biden transition team

by Lisa Rein, Matt Viser, Greg Miller and Josh Dawsey The Washington Post November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

Officials at federal agencies were told that the transition will not be recognized until Joe Biden’s election is confirmed by the General Services Administration.

Election 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics

Barr clears Justice Department to investigate alleged voting irregularities

by Matt Zapotosky and Devlin Barrett The Washington Post November 9, 2020November 10, 2020

The move reverses a longstanding policy and quickly draws criticism.

Local & State, News, Politics

To meet safely during pandemic, new Legislature eyes Augusta Civic Center

by Scott Thistle November 9, 2020November 9, 2020

The upcoming session is expected to begin at the 49,000-square foot civic center, where members of Maine’s 130th Legislature will be sworn in – socially distanced.