Republican leadership sponsors the event, but Sen. Olympia Snowe, listed as a co-host, is absent.
Kevin Miller
Kevin Miller joined the staff of the Portland Press Herald in 2012 and has worked as a journalist in Maine since 2005. He currently covers state politics, the Maine Legislature and environmental/natural resources issues. A policy wonk, Kevin previously wrote about Congress and federal issues as the Press Herald’s Washington, DC correspondent. Before settling in Maine, he covered state government, higher education and environmental issues for newspapers in Virginia and Maryland. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing or doing pretty much anything else outdoors. He lives in Newcastle with his wife, Carissa, and their dog.
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Summers to fundraise in DC as Senate race narrows
The National Republican Senatorial Committee and members of the Senate Republican leadership are hosting the fundraiser, which lists donation levels from $250 to $5,000.
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5 keys for Obama, Romney in tonight’s debate
Historians suggest that televised debates rarely decide a presidential election, but memorable moments can occasionally make a large difference . . .
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ANALYSIS: It’s Romney’s offense vs. Obama’s defense
WASHINGTON — As many as 50 million Americans are expected to tune in tonight for the first face-to-face debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, his Republican challenger.
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Snowe creates PAC to support consensus-building candidates
To break D.C. gridlock, the group will finance candidates who want to work with both sides of the aisle.
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Court refuses to hear appeal by anti-gay-marriage group in Maine case
Maine can now demand that the group identify donors to its 2009 campaign.
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DC NOTEBOOK: Collins lauded for eyeing perceived jury, immigration bias
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has received kudos recently from gay-rights groups for being the only Republican so far to sign on to two bills that aim to address perceived discrimination in the jury box and in immigration cases.
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DC NOTEBOOK: Collins praised by gay-rights groups
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has received kudos recently from gay-rights groups for being the only Republican so far to sign on to two bills that aim to address perceived discrimination in the jury box and in immigration cases.
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Washington Notebook: Gay-rights advocates thank Collins
The senator is applauded for being the only Republican so far to sign on to bills that target bias in jury selection and immigration cases.
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King balks on releasing tax returns; Summers willing
The campaign of independent U.S. Senate candidate Angus King was still not saying Friday whether the wealthy businessman and former governor will release his tax returns.