LEWISTON — One day after his campaign said congressional hopeful Jared Golden would steer clear of a final campaign debate, the Lewiston Democrat said Friday that he’ll take part after all in Maine Public’s Oct. 28 2nd District debate even if the Republican incumbent opts to sit it out. “It’s not too late” for two-term […]
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Final debate of 2nd District U.S. House race slated for Tuesday
LEWISTON — Democratic congressional candidate Jared Golden said Thursday he is eager to challenge the 2nd District Republican incumbent “at any time, in any place.” But Golden is likely to get only one more chance: When the four candidates vying for U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s seat gather for a televised debate next Tuesday. Poliquin’s campaign […]
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Poliquin’s staff apologizes for letter implying Madison Paper mill is open
The office of U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin sent a letter last month to hundreds of constituents in Maine’s 2nd District stating that the shuttered Madison Paper Industries mill is still open and was helped by a 2015 trade decision the Republican congressman supported. The taxpayer-funded letter, dated Sept. 20, 2018, cited an International Trade Commission ruling […]
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Jared Golden, Bruce Poliquin decline Maine Public debate invite
LEWISTON — Democratic congressional hopeful Jared Golden on Thursday accused the Republican incumbent he hopes to unseat of hiding from Maine voters by skipping a Maine Public debate and declining other opportunities to defend his record openly. Then he said he won’t participate in the Maine Public debate either. U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a two-term Republican […]
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Control of U.S. House could hinge on Maine race
With a month to go before Election Day, the contenders for Maine’s 2nd District congressional seat are locked in one of the closest races in the country. Nationally, this election is shaping up to be a tough one for GOP congressional candidates, especially in districts where Democrats have a chance. Polls are indicating an advantage for […]
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Candidates for Maine’s 2nd District U.S. House seat differ widely on issues
For many voters in rural Maine, there’s no issue that matters more than health care. It’s the issue they search for most on Google and it’s the one that public officials hear about more than any other. Each of the candidates for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District have their own thoughts on health care, though due […]
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Democrats, Republicans unveil new ads in Maine's 2nd District race
Irving Marsters Jr. said Tuesday that he can imagine sitting down for coffee with Democratic congressional candidate Jared Golden and having a good conversation about the issues of the day. The longtime Bangor print shop owner said he’s sure Golden “is a nice guy” with “many good qualities.” But that didn’t stop Marsters from accepting […]
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Tiffany Bond lashes out at U.S. House hopefuls who fail to speak out for women
For independent congressional candidate Tiffany Bond, there’s no way Brett Kavanaugh should be considered for the Supreme Court. “This man does not appear to have the temperament necessary” to serve on the court, the Portland lawyer said. She said, though, the issue is much larger than whether President Donald Trump’s nominee ought to secure a […]
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Poliquin supports right to bear arms
I support Bruce Poliquin for Congress for many reasons, but I am writing this letter as a gun owner. The Maine Constitution states, “Every citizen has a right to keep and bear arms and this right shall never be questioned.” Mainers have a long tradition of being safe and responsible gun owners. Maine needs to […]
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Bruce Poliquin: Ignoring the ‘noise’ to help others
His Waterville roots, energy, rapport with people and a ‘calling’ to give back infuse Poliquin’s political perspective. Editor’s note: This is the fourth and final profile running weekly in the Sunday edition on the candidates for Maine’s 2nd District congressional seat. CANTON — Moving slowly and often alone, three dozen elderly and sometimes frail residents […]