Democrats did well in the mock election exercise — a tradition in Maine schools — as students also chose incumbent Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden over their Republican challengers.
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Watch the video: Donald Trump releases video of ’60 Minutes’ interview
President Donald Trump has posted his full, unedited interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes” on Facebook ahead of the show’s Sunday air date
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Donald Trump’s best path to victory hinges on Florida and Pennsylvania
President Donald Trump still has a path to the 270 Electoral College votes he needs to win reelection
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Senate panel advances Barrett despite Democrats’ boycott
Republicans have bristled at Democrats’ claim that the Affordable Care Act is in jeopardy if Barrett joins the court, but Trump told CBS ‘it will be so good’ if the court puts an end to the law.
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Face to face: Trump, Biden will meet for final debate
Each will have his microphone cut off while his rival delivers an opening two-minute answer to each of the six topics.
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In pitch for Biden, Obama urges voters to cast Trump out
His visit to Philadelphia underscores the significance of Pennsylvania.
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Green Party’s Howie Hawkins hopes nation chooses ranked-choice voting
Greens are optimistic that Lisa Savage may do well in Maine’s four-way U.S. Senate race.
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Trump, unhappy with questions from ’60 Minutes’ host Lesley Stahl, threatens to release interview himself
Trump was unhappy that Stahl asked him tough questions regarding his rhetoric about Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
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How Trump plowed through $1 billion, losing cash advantage
Joe Biden and his Democratic allies are on pace to dump $142 million into ads in the closing days of the campaign, outspending Republicans by more than 2-to-1.
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How to avoid signature problems when you vote absentee
Maine law requires local election officials to match the signature on your absentee ballot application to your absentee ballot.