WASHINGTON — There’s no subtlety about Democrats’ tax plans. Between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, details differ, but the central themes are identical: Soak the rich. To hear Democrats tell it, the country’s main budget problem is that the rich don’t pay their “fair share.” If they did, the fiscal outlook would brighten. We can […]
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GOP’s predicament
The Republican establishment has a difficult time understanding the attraction of Donald Trump. I am a big fan of Mr. Trump, but if Republicans had spent as much time and energy fighting against Obama’s unconstitutional actions as they have working against Trump, they would not be in this predicament. With regard to Mitt Romney’s comments […]
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No say about the future
Why does anyone vote for a candidate from the Democratic Party anymore? Do people really believe the Democratic Party is by and for the people? Nothing could be further from the truth. All people have to do is look at one issue and it explains everything — the Democratic Party does not trust it own […]
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Top Democrats, Republicans agree, Maine should become primary state
AUGUSTA — Leading Democratic and Republican state senators said Monday that turnout at the state’s major party caucuses over the weekend was so well attended it shows Maine should become a primary state — with voters from both parties casting their ballots on a single day. The switch would require the state to fund an […]
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Maine gears up for Democrat, GOP caucuses this weekend
PORTLAND — Maine Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for a double-shot of presidential caucuses but Super Tuesday primaries could play a role in who’s left on the ballot by the time Maine’s voters gather. Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are virtually assured of staying in the race, but Super Tuesday could claim some […]
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Nation must come to its senses
As a recovering ex-Democrat for the past 14 years, I find it incredibly sad to see what depths that once great party has devolved to. The party I knew used to represent and speak to and for the hard-working common people. Now it seems to speak to and for those who refuse to work and […]
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Carthage Dems to caucus at Town Office
CARTHAGE — The Carthage Democratic Caucus will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at the Town Office. The clerk will be available from 1 to 2 p.m. to register voters. Coffee and snacks will be available.
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Weld Dems to caucus March 6
WELD — The Weld Democratic Caucus will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at the Town Hall for registered Democrats of Weld. Voter registration will begin at 1 p.m. for all new or unenrolled voters.
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Maine taxes: Five things lawmakers agree on (and two they don’t)
AUGUSTA — State lawmakers are in the midst of an election-year struggle over a bill that pits pro-business Republicans against pro-education Democrats. The bill offers about $38 million over the state’s two-year budget cycle in tax credits and deductions to Maine residents and businesses, with the two sides fighting over a specific $11.5 million tax […]
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Sabattus Dems to caucus March 6
SABATTUS — The Democratic caucus for the town of Sabattus will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at the Town Hall. Democrats will caucus to declare their presidential preference and to elect delegates to the Maine Democratic Convention in May. To participate in the caucus, people must be registered Democrats. Those currently registered […]