Former Maine congressman Bruce Poliquin urged patriots to buy American-made sneakers instead of supporting Nike after the shoe giant dropped plans to sell Fourth of July-themed trainers.
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Maine’s 2nd District: GOP’s Eric Brakey eyes challenge to Jared Golden
Former state senator from Auburn has created an exploratory committee for a likely race in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
Report: Nike pulls flag sneaker after Kaepernick complaint
Report: Nike is pulling a Betsy Ross’ flag-themed tennis shoe after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick complained to the shoemaker
Donald Trump paints dark picture of homelessness in cities: ‘We may intercede’
“Police officers are getting sick just by walking the beat,” Trump said.
New group presses Collins on key issues but says it won’t tell you how to vote
The 16 Counties Coalition, formed by Democratic insiders and activists, will try to pressure the Republican senator on tax cuts and other issues.
New legislation is proposed to aid organized labor
In recent decades, organized labor has been negatively impacted by the process of deindustrialization and the birth of a “new economy,” liberalized trade policies, global markets, global, corporations, global payrolls, and a renaissance of classical liberal economic ideology and pronounced employer resistance to organized labor. Such resistance is measured in part by demands for “flexibility” […]
Retired general eyes Maine’s U.S. Senate race
Disappointed in Susan Collins, Oxford’s Jonathan Treacy plans to join the Democratic primary field for the chance to take her on next year.
State gets to work on new economic development plan
Despite troubling demographics and other potential pitfalls, Maine aims to create a 10-year road map to a better economic future.
Donald Trump has scheduled three high-stakes meetings at one summit
In addition to a meeting Xi Jinping at the upcoming G20 summit, President Trump will also meet with the leaders of Russia and Turkey.
Breakouts, burns and zingers: What to watch in Dem debates
Breakouts, burns and zingers: What to watch for in the 1st 2020 Democratic presidential debates