He also puts Medicare and jobless aid in that category while arguing that Maine’s personal-income ranking would be better if such federal payments were excluded.
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Open Season blog: Cutler says he’ll match campaign donations dollar for dollar
As of June 12, Cutler already had loaned his campaign $500,000 and has said he is willing to donate the resources necessary to run a successful campaign.
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Yarmouth’s Steve Woods asks for probe of opponent’s endorsement
In a complaint to the state ethics panel, he says the Democratic Party conspired to sabotage his campaign.
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Open Season blog: Planned Parenthood makes $50k ad buy for Michaud
The campaign features a web video that will be promoted through social media and banner ads.
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Poll shows Cain slightly ahead of Poliquin in District 2
Chellie Pingree has a large edge over Isaac Misiuk in District 1, and Susan Collins leads Shenna Bellows handily for U.S. Senate.
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Campaign Notebook: Eliot Cutler gave to those on both sides of abortion issue
Meanwhile, Bruce Poliquin becomes a ‘contender,’ and Susan Collins wins the endorsement of Bath Iron Works unions.
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Mainers are largely undecided with 3 choices – and it’s June
The University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll contains two interesting data points that, at first glance, may seem to conflict with one another. One question shows that less than five months from Election Day, Mainers are largely undecided about the governor’s race. Only 34 percent definitely know whom they will vote for, while 18 […]
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Michaud a part of crafting VA reform plan
U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud is the ranking Democrat on the House Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Open Season: Abortion issue continues to divide Cutler, Michaud, even though they agree
Cutler, has been critical of Michaud’s endorsement by pro-choice groups.
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Open Season blog: Who’s behind the mystery poll in the governor’s race?
All three campaigns have denied any role, and Michaud’s campaign is using it to raise money.