National money is already flowing into Maine’s 2020 Senate race, offering the latest indicator that incumbent Republican Susan Collins faces a stiff reelection fight.
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President’s New Hampshire struggle: Voters feeling ‘Trumpgret’
That sentiment is concerning for Trump as he travels to New Hampshire on Thursday for a re-election rally.
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Democratic ‘dark money’ group targets Sen. Collins
Maine Momentum has reserved $722,000 worth of advertising through early January to ‘educate’ voters about Maine’s senior senator as she heads into a reelection year.
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California governor signs law requiring presidential candidates release tax returns
The law, aimed at Trump, requires presidential hopefuls to release tax returns before they can appear on the primary ballot.
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7 things to watch for during Night 1 of the Democratic debate in Detroit
The debate is likely to be a showdown between Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.
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Eric Brakey files to challenge Rep. Golden in 2nd Congressional District
Auburn Republican Eric Brakey filed with the FEC Monday as a formal candidate in the sprawling rural district that’s up for grabs in next year’s race.
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Eric Brakey raises over $100,000 for possible congressional run
The Republican former Auburn state senator appears likely to challenge Democrat Jared Golden in 2020’s 2nd District election.
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Russians likely targeted election systems in all 50 states, Senate report says
The Senate Intelligence Committee, whose members include Susan Collins and Angus King of Maine, encouraged the Department of Homeland Security to improve its coordination with state election officials.
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State treasurer backs Buttigieg for president
Henry Beck’s endorsement marks the first by a top Maine Democrat as his party tries to winnow the field of possible challengers to President Donald Trump.
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New poll finds support drops for Susan Collins in Maine
The Morning Consult poll found the Republican incumbent had the second-lowest approval rating of any senator, while Sen. Angus King was the most-liked senator.