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The Maine Democratic Party's US Senate prospects
By AL DIAMON | February 17, 2012

Building the perfect beast

There are a few acceptable reasons for keeping your identity a secret.
America Elects
By AL DIAMON | February 10, 2012

Mainers now have the opportunity to participate in the first-ever national online primary that is open to everyone.
Letters to the Portland Phoenix editor, February 10, 2012
By PORTLAND PHOENIX LETTERS | February 10, 2012

Getting the Ron-around

While fellow Republican hopefuls Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, and Rick Santorum fight it out in Florida, Ron Paul, dark-horse candidate and Constitutional fundamentalist, sallied forth along his unorthodox campaign trail, hitting states with upcoming cauc
Checking in with presidential hopeful Paul
By NICHOLAS SCHROEDER | February 03, 2012

Dead man walking

It should have been a somber moment, but the awful shouting intruded on the funeral service.
A funeral for The Maine Clean Election Act
By AL DIAMON | January 20, 2012

It might never happen

The Very Smart People have proclaimed that the Democratic Party is about to reclaim control of the Maine House of Representatives.
Democrat domination
By AL DIAMON | January 13, 2012

Twelve sweet ideas for Maine in 2012

With the new year upon us, we're looking into the future to see what things will be making Maine better in the coming 12 months. Here's a selection of things we'll be watching — and you should, too.
Better by the dozen
By DEIRDRE FULTON, JEFF INGLIS, AND NICHOLAS SCHROEDER | January 06, 2012

The GOP’s pride is showing; Chafee’s new chief; blame Iran!

Professional white man Mittens Romney edged out Rick Santorum by only eight votes in Iowa this week, with America's most prominent homophobe falling just short after a busload of his supporters got lost in a corn maze they visited en route to their farm
A degrading scenario
By PHILLIPE AND JORGE | January 06, 2012

2012 will be all shook up; The pope, aka His Clotheshorse; a few final farewells

As the New Year blooms, Phillipe and Jorge gaze into our big crystal ball.
Crystal balls at the State House
By PHILLIPE AND JORGE | December 30, 2011

In 2012, election year intrigue awaits

The new year is, of course, an election year. And while the presidential race will probably be less-than-dramatic in Rhode Island, there will be plenty of other intriguing fare for the political junkie.
Punditry Dept.
By DAVID SCHARFENBERG | December 30, 2011

Rhode Island goes red

For Rhode Island progressives, the new year arrived with an air of anticipation.
Progressives look back on a string of bitter defeats
By DAVID SCHARFENBERG | December 23, 2011

The Asian Dubya

Well, you can bet they're sleeping with one eye open in South Korea these days, now that the recently deceased porn fan and Oriental Fatty Arbuckle impersonator Kim Jong Il appears to have passed his role as Great Oppressor to the Great Successor, his so
Let’s hear it for the boy; Gina hits Fountain Street; hometown rockers
By PHILLIPE AND JORGE | December 23, 2011

Cicilline and Langevin go to war over the redistricting plan

There are rivalries within any state's Congressional delegation. The competition for influence and the back-and-forth over who gets credit for what can get snippy.
Armageddon
By DAVID SCHARFENBERG | December 16, 2011

Having a ball

For my birthday, a friend bought me a baseball cap with the letters "TR" on the front. That stands for Templeton Rye, my favorite whiskey. But the first time I wore it, some idiot in a bar accused me of being a Texas Rangers fan.
The Clean Election Act
By AL DIAMON | December 16, 2011

Three the hard way

The current field of Democratic gubernatorial candidates consists of one who's already run unsuccessfully, one who's a member of the 1 percent of rich and powerful Americans the Occupy Maine movement is protesting, and one who's sort of loopy.
Gubernatorial candidates
By AL DIAMON | December 02, 2011

Doesn't add up

Ranked-choice voting "would ensure not only that the most popular candidate wins an election, but also that he or she wins by a clear majority of the voters," said Jim Brunelle, Portland Press Herald columnist, on August 13, 2004.
Ranked-choice voting
By AL DIAMON | November 25, 2011

Photos: Boston City Council Elections 2011

Boston held its City Council elections on November 8, 2011.
November 8, 2011
By PHOENIX STAFF | November 11, 2011

Who will be mayor?

A Portland Election Special.
Q&A with the 15 candidates looking for your vote
By DEIRDRE FULTON | October 28, 2011

Mayoral endorsements + State and county referenda

Portland's mayoral election is being handled by ranked-choice voting.
Endorsements
By PHOENIX STAFF | October 28, 2011

For Boston City Council

Boston city councilors enjoy relatively high political profiles, but in reality they labor under the tight constraints of a strong-mayor system.
Re-elect Arroyo, Connolly, Murphy, and Pressley. Vote for Frank, Lee, and Jackson.
By EDITORIAL | October 28, 2011

City manager: Mayor will be ‘chief lobbyist’

The election of a new mayor "is not going to make that much of a difference in the way we operate day to day," city manager Mark Rees told participants in the League of Young Voters' Portland 101 program last week.
Portland 101
By DEIRDRE FULTON | October 28, 2011

Power struggles

I suggest Jeff Inglis check the prism through which he views the world.
Letters to the Portland Phoenix editor, October 28, 2011
By PORTLAND PHOENIX LETTERS | October 28, 2011

Burning up the house

"Lots of ribbin' and kiddin' goes on here," said deputy fire chief David Pendleton of the loooooong dining table upstairs at the Portland Fire Department's Bramhall Station.
Portland 101
By DEIRDRE FULTON | October 21, 2011

Last choice

It's an outrage that a small group of devious political insiders has been allowed to manipulate the democratic process in a blatant attempt to restrict voting rights.
Voter suppression
By AL DIAMON | October 07, 2011

Getting our sh%& straight

For the second week in a row, as part of the League of Young Voters' Portland 101 program, I got to visit a smelly and treacherous location, all in the name of getting (and sharing with you, reader!) a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our city's inner-workin
Portland 101
By DEIRDRE FULTON | October 07, 2011

Talking trash with the League

The second site visit of the League of Young Voters' Portland 101 program, which Jeff Inglis outlined last week (see " Young Activists Explore Police Department ," September 23), took the group to ecomaine, the non-profit waste management facility locate
Portland 101
By DEIRDRE FULTON | September 30, 2011

Don't say the words

Raye is part of the moderate wing of the GOP, fiscally conservative but close to the middle on social issues.
On the campaign trail
By AL DIAMON | September 02, 2011

From top cop to capitol hill?

It is hard to imagine a better Republican candidate for Rhode Island's First Congressional District than Colonel Brendan Doherty, the retired superintendent of state police.
Former State Police superintendent Brendan Doherty could mount a serious challenge to Congressman David Cicilline. But first he has to tame his restive GOP
By DAVID SCHARFENBERG | August 19, 2011

Minor League Pundits

They're not in the running, but they think they are.
Big Fat Whale
By BRIAN MCFADDEN | July 29, 2011

Pledge class

Whether it's to flags, fraternities, or charities, privileged douchebags love pledging allegiance.
This campaign season, you’re not really committed to defending the GOP agenda unless you sign on the dotted line
By CHRIS FARAONE AND DAVID EISENBERG | July 29, 2011

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