The nominating convention will encompass the left flank of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the Republican old guard of former Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
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Why choice of running mate matters more than usual this year
Joe Biden has an unusual opportunity to unify a party still reeling from Donald Trump’s 2016 win.
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In virus talks, Pelosi holds firm; Mnuchin wants a deal
Negotiations over the latest coronavirus bill shifted with the arrival of Mark Meadows, the president’s new chief of staff, a conservative former head of the House Freedom Caucus.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Gov. Mills says Trump executive action on jobless aid vague, insufficient
The action would make states pay for one-quarter of the $400-per-week enhanced jobless benefit, but it is unclear how the program would be implemented.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Local Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics
Democrats maintain large lead in voter registration in Maine
Both major parties have their highest enrollments in at least 30 years, but Democrats are gaining members at a faster clip, driven in part by recent presidential and U.S. Senate primary elections.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The House passed the Department of Defense Appropriations Act to fund Defense Department programs for fiscal 2021.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine faces numerous hurdles in coming race to vaccinate for COVID-19
Success in a mass-inoculation effort to achieve herd immunity depends on communicating its efficacy and overcoming ‘vaccine hesitancy.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, Politics
Republicans push Kanye 2020. But will it really hurt Biden?
President Trump’s re-election campaign denies involvement.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Vote-by-mail election is surprisingly complicated
Chaotic events during this year’s primaries did not instill confidence.
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Biden risks alienating young Black voters after race remarks
Part of the challenge is the perception that he’s too moderate to deliver on issues that are important to them.