A lawsuit by the independent’s supporters over campaign donations suggests frustration in the governor’s race.
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Eliot Cutler supporters file lawsuit challenging contribution limits
State law allows major-party candidates to collect more than independents, which puts the independent at a distinct disadvantage, the complaint alleges.
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LePage controversy unlikely to erode political base
But revelations that he met with extremists could hurt fundraising and galvanize voters against him.
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The early years of Mike Michaud
Growing up in blue-collar Medway, the Democratic candidate was well-liked, outgoing and vivacious, traits that would one day ease his transition into politics.
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Campaign Notebook: Is Mary Mayhew entertaining Blaine House run in 2018?
Meanwhile, Shenna Bellows presses for debates with Sen. Susan Collins.
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Romney: A vote for Brown is a vote against Obama
The former presidential candidate also says he has no interest in running for the White House again.
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It’s Day 3 of the LePage, Sovereign Citizens controversy
Maine’s governor finds himself in another full-blown controversy following the publication of an excerpt from a book written by liberal activist Mike Tipping.
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Social media reactions to Gov. LePage’s comments about welfare
Selected reactions to Gov. LePage’s characterization of Social Security earnings as “welfare, pure and simple.”
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Portland Councilor John Coyne says he won’t seek third term
The Democrat is a rare conservative voice on the council, like Cheryl Leeman who’s also ending her run.
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N.Y. Rep. Charles Rangel holds off formidable challenge
The ‘Lion of Harlem’ wins the Democratic primary by fewer than 2,000 votes.