Both tax measures rejected in bad economy
Backers couldn't show how people would benefit from reduced state and local services.

'First things first' rightly guided Dunlap on petitions
With this election over, Maine's secretary of state can focus on next year's ballot questions.

TOM DUNNEHere's an outline of how health care could be improved
Focusing just on medical insurance takes our eyes off ways to improve the delivery and quality of care.

GREG KESICHBallot questions put too much in the voters' hands
Elections should be about candidates, not complex issues reduced to sound bites and TV ads.

Senators, Congress not doing well