The teacher and activist from Solon faces a steep challenge from the major party candidates, but is hoping ranked-choice voting will help pave the way for independents.
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Posted inElection 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Elizabeth Warren urges Lewiston crowd to oust Republicans in ‘life and death’ election
Stumping for Joe Biden on Saturday, the Massachusetts Democrat asked Mainers to hold President Trump and Susan Collins accountable.
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Democrats walk tightrope on Supreme Court nominee’s faith
They will try to probe her views on abortion, health care access and gay marriage without running afoul of the Constitution’s prohibition against a religious test for public officials.
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Plot against governor could affect fight for battleground Michigan
Gretchen Whitmer blames President Trump for the threat.
Posted inElection 2020, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Maine’s Senate race: Health care divides candidates, remains a hot issue on the campaign trail
The four Maine contenders for U.S. Senate each have different takes on what’s needed to improve America’s health care system.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Trump makes 1st public appearance since his hospital stay
White House officials refuse to reveal whether the president has tested negative or if he is still at risk of spreading the virus.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Warren to hold rally for Biden in Lewiston this afternoon
The Massachusetts senator will stump for the Democratic presidential nominee beginning at 4:20 p.m. at a union local headquarters on Goddard Road.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Nation / World, News, Politics
Facebook takes down political ads attacking ranked-choice voting
The shadowy Maine Liberty Coalition spent more than $15,000 on Facebook video ads typical of the anonymous misinformation campaigns that have been used across social media platforms.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, Politics
Presidential debate scheduled for Thursday is canceled by commission
The commission said earlier that the debate would be virtual, and shortly after, Trump said he would not participate in a virtual debate.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation / World, Politics
White House boosts offer in virus aid, resumes talks with Pelosi
But Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he doesn’t see a deal coming together soon and ‘the first item of priority of the Senate’ is confirming the appointment of a conservative justice to the Supreme Court.