Experts say there are many reasons why Maine has consistently high voter turnout, including the state’s tradition of small local government.
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For Christian hard-liners, this is a battle of good vs. evil, and Trump is their champion
A growing Christian nationalist movement sees a Trump win as a conduit to rule by religious hard-liners who reject the separation between church and state.
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A new book reveals much of Trump’s success is based on a myth he is a self-made billionaire
A new book sorts the myths from the facts in a comprehensive account of how the former president became the United States’ most powerful businessmen.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Belief in the myth of outlaw heroes partly explains Donald Trump’s die-hard support
From Robin Hood to Al Capone, outlaw heroes have played a significant role in American culture. Trump claims he is one of them.
Posted inElection 2024, Politics
Harris, Trump zeroing in on Sun Belt states in final push
Their running mates and stand-ins have been zigzagging across the country for the last few rallies.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Secret Service says it applied reforms since July 13 attack on Trump
The report said it had identified ‘several instances of behaviors and acts by multiple employees that warrant review for corrective counseling and, potentially, disciplinary action,’ and that they would be provided due process under the law.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Nation / World, Politics
Former Windham officer linked to new Russian disinformation videos
The latest video that surfaced in Georgia bore the hallmarks of a Russia-linked troll farm aided by John Mark Dougan, a former Florida and Maine law enforcement officer who lives in Russia.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
Trump suggests Liz Cheney should have guns ‘trained on her face’
The Republican nominee has long vilified former congresswoman Liz Cheney over her criticism of his role in fomenting the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Golden, Theriault make final pitches to voters in Maine’s 2nd District
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden’s final campaign ad focuses on family, while Republican challenger Austin Theriault reminds voters that he’s Donald Trump’s top pick in a race that could determine which party controls the House.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics
White House altered record of Biden’s ‘garbage’ remarks, sources say
White House press officials altered the official transcript of a call in which President Biden appeared to take a swipe at supporters of Donald Trump, according to 2 U.S. government officials.