The conservative political commentator spoke about immigration policy and free speech Friday while addressing a gathering sponsored by the University of Maine College Republicans group.
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High court to decide whether presidential electors are bound by popular vote
Advocates for the Supreme Court’s intervention say the issue needs urgent resolution in an era of intense political polarization and the prospect of a razor-thin margin in November.
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Black Americans deeply pessimistic about country under Trump
More than 8 in 10 describe President Donald Trump as ‘a racist,’ Post-Ipsos poll finds.
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Maine lawmakers urged to tackle mental health crisis in the state’s jails
A bill before the Legislature aims to ease the strain on the corrections system, including county jails, which increasingly house people with mental health issues who face criminal charges.
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Sen. Susan Collins ranks as least-popular senator in new poll
The poll from the Morning Consult finds a 52% disapproval rate for Collins among Maine voters surveyed.
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Michelle Malkin will speak tonight at Sabattus town hall
SABATTUS — After three Maine venues refused to host a presentation by conservative commentator Michelle Malkin, organizers say the event will take place at the Sabattus Municipal Building. Supports of Malkin secured the venue earlier in the day, but declined to release details until later in the day. The original time for the event was […]
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Opponents of Maine vaccine law have big lead in fundraising race
New finance reports for PACs involved in the campaigns over Question 1 show that opponents of the new vaccine law have outraised supporters 5 to 1.
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Trump’s impeachment trial begins as senators swear an oath of ‘impartial justice’
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff reads the formal charges from the well of the U.S. Senate and Chief Justice John Roberts later administers the jurors’ oath to senators.
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Giuliani associate says Trump ‘knew exactly what was going on’ in Ukraine shadow campaign against Biden
New materials made public by the House Intelligence Committee follow an initial trove released Tuesday night that showed Lev Parnas directly involved with efforts to get the Ukrainian president to announce investigations related to former vice president Joe Biden.
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‘You called me a liar,’ Warren told Sanders after Iowa debate
Elizabeth Warren accused Bernie Sanders of calling her a liar before a national television audience during a tense exchange in which she refused to shake his outstretched hand.