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What happened in Iowa and what’s next after caucus mess

by NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

Iowa’s traditional role of creating certainty in the presidential nominating contest has been turned on its head because of a meltdown in its caucuses.

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Trump touts ‘Great American Comeback’ in State of the Union; Pelosi rips up his speech

by JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press February 4, 2020February 5, 2020

In a toned-down version of a campaign speech, the president makes his case for another term – and gets a very public rebuke from the House speaker.

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Buttigieg and Sanders lead, Biden back in the pack as Iowa caucus results come in

by STEVE PEOPLES, THOMAS BEAUMONT and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press February 4, 2020September 14, 2020

The results reflect 71% of precincts in the state – a day after technical problems marred the complicated process.

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Campaigns begin public fight over Maine law limiting vaccine exemptions

by Joe Lawlor February 4, 2020February 5, 2020

Opponents of the law see the elimination of non-medical exemptions for schoolchildren as government overreach, while supporters argue that children’s health is at stake.

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Sen. Collins says she will vote to acquit Trump as senators split along party lines

by ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press February 4, 2020February 5, 2020

The final days of the trial have focused attention on a handful of senators in both parties who were viewed as potential votes to break with their party.

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See who is contributing to Lisa Savage

by Kevin Miller February 4, 2020September 14, 2020

This searchable database includes all itemized individual donations of $200 or more (or additional donations by individuals who have exceeded $200 for the election) as well as PAC contributions to the 2020 U.S. Senate campaign of Green Independent candidate Lisa Savage of Solon. The database covers the period from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2019. […]

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See who is contributing to Ross LaJeunesse

by Kevin Miller February 4, 2020September 14, 2020

This searchable database includes all itemized individual donations of $200 or more (or additional donations by individuals who have exceeded $200 for the election) as well as PAC contributions to the 2020 U.S. Senate campaign of Democrat Ross LaJeunesse of Biddeford. The database covers the period from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2019. Other candidates […]