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Election 2020, Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump, ‘running angry,’ attacks polls, the press and Dr. Fauci

by ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

On the third day of a western campaign swing, the president faces intense pressure to turn around his campaign.

Election 2020, Nation / World, Politics

Presidential debate is a chance for Donald Trump to generate momentum

by STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

President Donald Trump is openly contemplating the prospect of losing, while Democratic challenger Joe Biden is warning his supporters against overconfidence as the 2020 presidential election speeds into its closing days

Election 2020, Local & State, News, Politics

Mike Pence rallies northern Maine voters as presidential campaign enters final weeks

by Kevin Miller October 19, 2020October 20, 2020

Several hundred people show up for an outdoor event at Dysart’s Restaurant and Truck Stop in Hermon to support the Trump-Pence ticket.

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Election 2020, Elections, Nation / World, Politics

Florida begins early voting with no major problems

by TERRY SPENCER Associated Press October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

The most populous counties had wait times of 15 minutes or less, although a few sites reported waits of up to 90 minutes.

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Nation / World, Politics

Supreme Court to review two cases involving Trump’s border policy

by JESSICA GRESKO and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

The justices’ decision continues their practice of reviewing lower court rulings that have found the president’s immigration policies illegal over the past four years.

Election 2020, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

November election may test Maine’s ballot supply

by Scott Thistle October 19, 2020October 21, 2020

Polling places can get permission to photocopy ballots if supplies run low, but that will slow the count because copies can’t be fed into tabulating machines.

Election 2020, Politics

Trump, Biden go on offense in states they’re trying to flip

by BRIAN SLODYSKO, JILL COLVIN and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press October 18, 2020October 19, 2020

Both candidates are trying to make inroads in states that could help secure a path to victory, but the dynamics of the race are remarkably stable.

Local & State, News, Politics

Max Linn promises change in long-shot U.S. Senate campaign

by Rachel Ohm October 18, 2020October 18, 2020

The independent is running against the two-party system and the massive amounts of campaign spending in the race, but faces an uphill battle in his effort to unseat Sen. Susan Collins.