For some voters, one candidate may appear in a better light simply because they dislike the alternative.
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National Realtor group spends $56,000 to support unknowing Portland council candidates
The 4 candidates say they had no idea the National Association of Realtors was spending money on their behalf, and some called for an end to all outside spending.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
4 key issues that could decide the 2nd District race, and control of Congress
Guns, abortion, taxes and inflation top the list of key issues in the race for Congress.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Here are the 11 groups pouring millions of dollars into Maine’s 2nd District race
Nearly a dozen outside groups, some affiliated with politically minded billionaires, have spent about $6.8 million on the race, including roughly $3.9 million targeting Golden and $2 million targeting Theriault.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
All eyes on Maine’s 2nd District as race heats up for U.S. House seat
National analysts say the hard-fought race between Jared Golden and Austin Theriault is a toss-up and could decide which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Obama admonishes Black men for hesitancy in supporting Harris
Former president Barack Obama suggests some in the Black community are uncomfortable voting for a woman and are coming up with excuses.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Republican candidate for Maine Legislature claims recent hurricanes were created by government
Republican Wendy Lee MacDowell, of Augusta, makes ‘weaponized weather’ conspiracies part of her campaign.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Portland at-large council candidates bring broad range of public service experience
The crowded race has drawn a repeat candidate, a state lawmaker, a school board member, a community activist and a neighborhood association member.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Golden, Theriault trade jabs in final 2nd Congressional District debate
The candidates for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat cover familiar ground in their third and final debate, sparring over the economy, immigration and gun rights.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Republicans challenge legitimacy of overseas votes, including military
The Pennsylvania Republicans are reflecting a new strategy to challenge eligibility of voters including overseas military personnel.