Abortion stances separate Democrats in this unique Maine primary
It could be one of the last Democratic primaries here with abortion as a central issue, after Roe v. Wade was overturned two years ago.
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It could be one of the last Democratic primaries here with abortion as a central issue, after Roe v. Wade was overturned two years ago.
The 130th Maine Legislature takes up quarters at the spacious Augusta Civic Center to begin months of work that will be modified, and dominated, by the pandemic.
While restrictions remain for campaign contributions to a legislative candidate, businesses and individuals can donate unlimited amounts to political action committees run by candidates after they're elected. And some of their expenditures might surprise you.
It could make the northern Maine district that has grown more conservative in recent years one of the most likely to flip in the 2024 election.
The governor's plan draws the attention of President-elect Biden's climate envoy, former Secretary of State John Kerry, who said Maine could set an example for the nation if the state follows the plan.