Politics Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Perspective, Politics

President Trump should hit reset on next fall’s debates

by Hugh Hewitt Special To The Washington Post October 20, 2019November 5, 2019

The president should consign the Commission on Presidential Debates to the dustbin of history.

Perspective, Politics

Five ways the debate could have – and should have – been much, much better

by Margaret Sullivan The Washington Post October 20, 2019November 5, 2019

Overpopulated and mindbendingly long, the TV spectacle had plenty of merits and some serious flaws.

Perspective, Politics

They may not move the polls, but yes, the debates are shaping the race

by Dan Balz The Washington Post October 20, 2019November 5, 2019

The top candidates are still at the top, and others still struggle, but perceptions have shifted.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics

Election 2019: Auburn School Committee Ward 3

October 18, 2019December 1, 2020

Educator Karen Mahieu is seeking the seat.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics, Schools & Education

Election 2019: Auburn School Committee Ward 2

October 18, 2019November 5, 2019

Pamela Hart and Bonnie Hayes are running for the Ward 2 seat.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics

Election 2019: Auburn City Council Ward 4

October 18, 2019November 5, 2019

Planning Board member Brian Carrier faces Conservation Commission member Rhyanna Larose.

Local & State, News, Politics

Opponents of new vaccine law will get their shot at overturning it at the polls

by Scott Thistle October 17, 2019October 18, 2019

Maine’s secretary of state has certified the voter signatures on a petition that calls for voters to decide on the law ending religious and philosophical exemptions for childhood vaccines.

Nation / World, Politics

Republicans block Senate vote on resolution condemning Trump’s decision on Syria

by Mike DeBonis The Washington Post October 17, 2019October 18, 2019

The resolution passed the House by an overwhelming bipartisan majority on Wednesday.

Nation / World, News, Politics

White House says next G-7 summit will be held at Trump golf resort

by Associated Press October 17, 2019October 18, 2019

The idea of holding the meeting of world leaders at a resort owned by the president has been criticized by government ethics watchdogs.

Nation / World, News, Politics

U.S. envoy says Trump directed him to work with Giuliani on Ukraine policy

by ERIC TUCKER and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press October 17, 2019October 18, 2019

Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland distances himself from the president and tells Congress that he disagreed with the directive.