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Democrats strengthen legislative majorities across Maine Illinois and Vermont
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
Democrats expanded their legislative power in Maine, Illinois and Vermont, while also appearing to widen their majority in Ulster County, amid a broader wave of Democratic gains. In Maine and Vermont, party leaders have emphasized cooperation across party lines, though whether the new majorities will translate into bipartisan policymaking remains uncertain.
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House Speaker Johnson Campaigns for LePage in Maine
Mike Johnson
— Oct 14, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned in Bangor for Republican Paul LePage, calling Maine’s 2nd District race nationally important and predicting Republicans can retain their House majority. LePage’s Democratic opponent criticized him as aligned with party leaders on Medicaid cuts and tariffs, while Johnson attacked the Democrat’s agenda.
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Senate Candidates Cast Ballots in Maine, Texas
Politics
— Oct 23, 2026
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson cast his absentee ballot and urged voters to turn out, saying participation will be decisive in his race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. He also criticized the campaign’s costly, increasingly negative ads and said he wants to represent working-class people.
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Now That Graham Platner Is Out, Here’s What Happens Next
Maine Senate
— Jul 9, 2026
The Maine Democratic Party agreed Wednesday to hold a convention and pick a replacement for former Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner.
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The Trump Administration Is Right To Take On Duplicate Medicare Payments
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Fetterman: Platner’s ‘Not Even a Democrat’
Congressional Democrats
— Jun 13, 2026
Graham Platner may have won the Democratic primary for Maine Senate, but one fellow Democrat does not view him as from the same political party. “He’s not even a Democrat,” Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.) said to Fox News’s…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Hakeem Jeffries Goes On Angry Rant About Karoline Leavitt After She Dissed Democrats Over Shutdown
Congressional Democrats
— Oct 17, 2025
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday of being “demented” and “ignorant” after she criticized the Democratic Party’s “main constituency.” Democrats have…
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House Dem ‘Frustrated’ With His Party’s Constant Hyperventilating Over Trump’s Every Move
Jared Golden
— Feb 7, 2025
Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden urged his party to pump the brakes on their reflexive, hair-trigger responses to Republican advances in an interview with The Washington Post on Friday. Golden expressed frustration…
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House Dem More Supportive Of Trump Tariffs Than Many Republicans
Donald John Trump
— Apr 8, 2025
One of the biggest Congressional champions of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy hails from the Democratic Party. Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, who has consistently won reelection in a district Trump…
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Far Left Progressive’s Tattoos And Comments Spark Debate
Maine
— Apr 9, 2026
The back-and-forth surrounding Maine’s Democratic Senate primary is starting to highlight a broader tension inside the party—one that says as much about its direction as it does about the individual candidates. On one…
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Kansas Democrats Secure Third Straight Gubernatorial Victory
Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic… — by Andrew Powell
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Gallego Defends Platner After Another Embarrassing Row
Congressional Democrats
— May 20, 2026
For months, Democrats in Maine and Washington appeared willing to overlook nearly every controversy surrounding Graham Platner, the Bernie Sanders- and Elizabeth Warren-backed Senate candidate who became the party’s…
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Fetterman Goes Off on Fellow Dem: ‘Nazi Sympathizer’
Congressional Democrats
— Jun 3, 2026
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Maine Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner may belong to the same political party, but that does not mean there is mutual admiration. The Pennsylvania senator told CNN Tuesday…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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