Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence said the independent’s position on universal background checks separates him from Michaud and LePage.
Eliot Cutler
Independent candidate for Maine Governor in the 2010 and 2014 elections.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Open Season blog: National Republicans tout Poliquin’s chances
The National Republican Congressional Committee raised Poliquin to “contender” status this week.
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.
Open Season blog: Cutler appears on MSNBC
Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler spoke Tuesday morning on “The Daily Rundown with Chuck Todd,” a political news program on MSNBC.
Cutler turns in signatures for November ballot
Before delivering the signatures, the independent candidate for governor renews his call for the other candidates to debate soon and often.
Will affluent suburbs remain Cutler country?
The independent candidate for governor dominated communities like Yarmouth in 2010, and he’ll need to do it again to succeed in November.