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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1895, Kirsten Flagstad, Norwegian soprano (died 1962) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 1995, Evania Pelite, Australian rugby union player was born. In 2014, Nestor Basterretxea, Spanish painter and sculptor (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Maine: An Independent Voter Explains Why She Will Vote for Graham Platner
Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks
I just sent another contribution to Graham Platner, who is running against Senator Susan Collins in Maine. Collins presents herself as a “moderate” Republican but she always votes for Trump when herr vote is needed. Occasionally, when her vote won’t change the outcome, she votes with Democrats. Collins met with Trump Supreme Court nominee Brett []
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Washington Examiner
· Jul 9, 2026
Susan Collins is still a safe bet for Maine: Tiana Lowe Doescher
Washington Examiner economics columnist Tiana Lowe Doescher said Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) could remain a viable candidate in Maine if Democrats do not nominate another socialist to replace Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, who recently dropped out of the race. “Susan Collins, I think, is still a safe bet for that Maine Senate race, which []
RedState
· Jul 3, 2026
Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans
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AllSides
· Jun 22, 2026
Opinion: Graham Platner is not representative of America
Of all the reasons that Maine residents were given to vote for Graham Platner in his race for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate — and many of them boiled down to beating Donald Trump and Republicans — the most disturbing one came from Bill Maher. After telling his HBO audience ahead of the primary that we need to restore balance in our government, and a Democratic Senate would help a lot with that, the talk-show host explained that, actually, we are all Graham Platner...
The Hill
· Jul 1, 2026
Collins leading Platner by 3 points in Fox News poll
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is narrowly leading Democratic candidate Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race, according to a new survey. The Fox News poll, released Tuesday, shows Collins with a 3-point advantage over Platner. The Lumber State Republican garnered 50 percent support, while the Democrat brought in 47 percent. Despite the incumbent's edge overall,...
Real Clear Politics
· Jul 9, 2026
The Ballot Line Belongs to the People of Maine
The Ballot Line Belongs to the People of Maine
Right Wing Watch
· Jun 23, 2026
Todd Starnes Says Voters Must Support The GOP Regardless Of 'How Bad The Republicans Have Betrayed You'
After Ralph Reed warns that it's going to be a very ugly picture in November for the GOP, Todd Starnes declares that voters must support the party regardless of how bad the Republicans have betrayed you.
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Related coverage for "Maine: An Independent Voter Explains Why She Will Vote for Graham Platner": Washington Examiner — Susan Collins is still a safe bet for Maine: Tiana Lowe Doescher. RedState — Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans. AllSides — Opinion: Graham Platner is not representative of America. The Hill — Collins leading Platner by 3 points in Fox News poll. Real Clear Politics — The Ballot Line Belongs to the People of Maine. Right Wing Watch — Todd Starnes Says Voters Must Support The GOP Regardless Of 'How Bad The Republicans Have Betrayed You'