Thursday’s filing by union-backed Maine Forward ignites criticism from the campaigns of Eliot Cutler and Gov. Paul LePage.
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Republicans like campaign money ruling, Democrats don’t
Either way, it’s likely to benefit the two major political parties and their candidates for Congress.
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Read Eliot Cutler’s ‘Building a State of Opportunity’ plan
The gubernatorial candidate outlines 21 priority areas.
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Eliot Cutler focuses on transportation infrastructure in policy rollout
The gubernatorial candidate lays out 21 priorities, including cellphone and broadband upgrades, and say borrowing is key.
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Pro-choice group’s endorsement of Michaud draws criticism from Cutler
Eliot Cutler’s campaign says what Michaud calls an evolution on the issue just shows a lack of conviction.
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State House Notebook: Candidates reply to LePage claim that he’s a man of action
Also: The politics of workers’ compensation.
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Clean-energy views add heat to Maine governor’s race
In a day of staking out positions, Gov. LePage says pro-renewables policies cost money and jobs, clashing with his two rivals’ support for solar and wind.
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Expanding Medicaid would be ‘sinful,’ LePage says
Two challengers for the governor’s seat criticize his comments made on the day he submits petitions to get on the ballot for re-election.
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LePage proposes tax-cut referendum for June
Democrats pan the proposal – which calls for $100 million in unspecified cuts – as an election-year gimmick.
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LePage to offer plan to expand Maine’s ‘War on Drugs’
The proposal calls for four new judges, 14 agents and four assistant attorneys general for drug cases.