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Democrats want to retake the Senate. Why are they afraid to run against the Maine Senator who upsets both sides? - Susan Collins is the only blue-state Republican senator and Democrats think they can beat her,

The Maine GOP is revealing the results of what they call an election integrity investigation, even as state elections officials say they're wrong.

The Maine GOP alleges findings of potential voter fraud. Secretary of State Bellows refutes the accusations, urging an accurate understanding of voter data.

As long as we have unregulated and unlimited money in political campaigns, the decisions made in Washington, D.C., and in Augusta will disproportionately favor the interests of the few over the needs of the many.