But Donald Trump’s latest issues may prevent Republicans from capitalizing.
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Political signs getting some hostile reactions in Maine
Some messages suffer damage or disappear as vandals make their own opinions known while trampling on free-speech rights.
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Forum planned next week on York County fluoride referendum
Voters in seven communities will decide Nov. 8 whether the Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Wells Water District will continue adding fluoride to drinking water.
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Poll shows 6 out of 10 Mainers back $12 minimum wage by 2020
The support for a gradual statewide increase comes even though a majority of likely voters say it would hurt small businesses, much like the 28 percent who oppose Question 4.
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Presidential debate draws record 84 million TV viewers
It beats the previous debate record of 80.6 million viewers set when Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan squared off in 1980.
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First presidential debate, checking the facts
How the candidates’ debate claims stand up under scrutiny.
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By a landslide, poll shows health care tops concerns of angry electorate
Crime and economic growth also rank higher than immigration.
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First impressions can be everything in presidential debates
History’s rife with examples of first-debate errors felt most by the front-runner with the most to lose.
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Poll: Most Americans fear Trump presidency, not excited by Clinton
A poll finds 56 percent of Americans fear a Donald Trump presidency, while 44 percent fear a Hillary Clinton term.
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Tightening race has Democrats unnerved
As Trump gains ground, the Clinton strategy remains negative ads and voter recruitment.