The Guardian
Abortion rights group endorses Troy Jackson in Maine's Senate race, hoping to flip a seat and restore federal abortion rights - because apparently, the only thing more contentious than abortion is a Maine Senate race.
The Guardian
Bill Cassidy caves to pressure, Blanche gets the nod, and the DOJ gets a boss who's 'not perfect' - but hey, at least the bar was on the floor.
The Atlantic
Maine Democrats, after nominating a candidate with a Nazi tattoo and rape allegations, hold a surprisingly functional delegate election and feel cautiously optimistic about November.
The Guardian
Maine Democrats, after their first candidate imploded, are now rallying behind a former logger who used to be the president of the state senate.
The Atlantic
Susan Collins thinks Jay Clayton did a great job avoiding the question of who won the 2020 election. She's not concerned about election denial, which tracks.
BBC World
Graham Platner's campaign goes down in flames after a sexual assault allegation, leaving Democrats to scramble for a replacement and wonder if their Senate hopes went down with him.
The Hill
Democrats agonize over a Senate candidate with a Nazi tattoo and some regrettable Reddit posts, while the GOP is busy nominating a convicted felon for president. Priorities.
The Guardian
Democrats bet on a governor, got a scandal-plagued Marine instead, and now must decide if a tattoo that looks like a Nazi symbol is worth unseating Susan Collins.
The Guardian
Trump wants Republicans to pass a voting bill that can't pass and a defense bill that Republicans don't want to pass, all via a procedure that might not work.
The Guardian Europe
Maine Democrats nominate an oysterman with a Nazi-adjacent tattoo and a history of allegations, because apparently 'vibes' outweigh red flags.
The Guardian
Graham Platner hopes Mainers will send him to the Senate despite a Nazi tattoo, sexting scandals, and arm-twisting allegations - because nothing says 'fresh start' like a candidacy built on a pile of red flags.
The Atlantic
Maine Democrats face a choice between a sexting, Nazi-tattooed populist with zero experience and a competent governor who saved lives. Guess which one the party is backing.
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