Politics

Who Will Replace Graham Platner — and How Will the Party Decide?

Eesha Pendharkar / Maine Morning Star Jul 8, 2026 Several Maine gubernatorial candidates, as well as former Platner rivals, have already expressed interest in replacing him. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Opinion

Did the Democrats Sabotage Graham Platner?

Freddie deBoer / Truthdig Jun 8, 2026 Strip away the moralizing and the sequence is obvious: an inconvenient insurgent, internal material weaponized by his own side, a Republican-linked source and a calendar tuned to a removal-and-replace statute. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Trump Trial: Pointed Questioning With Bolton Book at the Center

LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 29, 2020 The former national security adviser's forthcoming publication threatens GOP hopes of a quick acquittal. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

10 Things Every American Needs to Know About Trump’s Impeachment

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jan 29, 2020 Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich breaks down the president's high crimes—and why the Senate is all but guaranteed to acquit. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Planned Parenthood Endorses Challenger to Sen. Susan Collins

DAVID SHARP / The Associated Press Jan 21, 2020 The organization says the Maine legislator “turned her back” on women and cites her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

McConnell Abruptly Eases Impeachment Limits

LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 21, 2020 He adds a third day for opening arguments after protests from senators, including Republicans, rather than holding two late-night sessions. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Chief Justice Arrives at Capitol for Impeachment Trial

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jan 16, 2020 John Roberts will swear in the senators with an oath to ensure “impartial justice” as jurors for the third such proceeding in U.S. history. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

House Leaders March Trump Impeachment Articles to the Senate

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jan 15, 2020 The Senate is set to transform itself into an impeachment court at noon Thursday. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Wrong Question for Democrats to Be Asking About Trump

Andrew O'Hehir / Salon Jan 15, 2020 A loopy Iran speech has fueled speculation that he's hopped up on Adderall. But amphetamines can't explain the madness of his presidency. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Pelosi Names Schiff, Nadler as Prosecutors for Trump Trial

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jan 15, 2020 The two representatives will lead a diverse seven member team of lawmakers. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

McConnell Says He’ll Start Impeachment Trial, Delay Decision on Witnesses

LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Jan 7, 2020 The trial is expected to begin as soon as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sends the articles of impeachment to the Senate. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Money Is Pouring Into Race for Susan Collins’ Senate Seat

DAVID SHARP and BRIAN SLODYSKO / The Associated Press Aug 21, 2019 Observers predict the race will set a Maine spending record, although Collins has yet to officially announce that she's seeking reelection. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )