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July 20, 2026

Bennett’s campaign fueled by Republican donors despite independent label

Rick Bennett’s Independent Bid for Governor Backed by GOP Donors

State Sen. Rick Bennett’s independent Maine governor bid relies on GOP donors like LePage allies. Despite his independent claim, Bennett’s campaign is advised by Republican consultants and supported by significant Republican funding, raising questions about his true political alignment and its impact on the election.

Todd Blanche pledges to use the DOJ to stop the mailing of abortion pill

Republican Senators Push DOJ to Reinterpret 1873 Comstock Act

During a heated confirmation hearing on July 15, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche agreed to revisit the DOJ’s interpretation of the Comstock Act, responding to demands from Republican Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn to restrict mailing abortion pills. This move could enforce nationwide abortion pill bans, affecting access in states with strict regulations and intensifying the abortion rights debate.

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