A super PAC tied to the U.S. House Republican leadership announced this week it has reserved $1.2 million worth of television airtime in Maine to boost the campaign of a two-term GOP lawmaker seeking re-election. The Congressional Leadership Fund locked in the election cycle advertising on Maine television stations to lend a hand to U.S. […]
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A balanced-budget amendment
On April 7, a Sun Journal front page headline read “ Democrats question balanced-budget bill.” The article noted it was “a move that immediately drew criticism on the campaign trail” of U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, who favored an upcoming vote on a balanced-budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Instead of criticism, Poliquin should be praised […]
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Maine delegation members say Congress needs to play more active role on Syria
After the United States, Britain and France launched airstrikes Friday night against Syria for its alleged use of banned chemical weapons, three members of Maine’s congressional delegation called on Congress to play a more active role in putting pressure on the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Independent Sen. Angus King and Reps. Chellie Pingree […]
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Poliquin raising money at faster clip than in 2016
In the race to secure campaign cash, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin has raised 22 percent more than he had at the same time in 2016, the last time he faced voters. The 2nd District Maine Republican collected more than $430,000 during the first quarter of the year, and has more than $2.2 million in his […]
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Will Ryan's departure matter to Poliquin's re-election bid?
Politicians differ on whether the decision of U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan to step down after this year will matter to U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s re-election bid in Maine’s hotly contested 2nd District. Ryan, 48, told reporters at the Capitol on Wednesday that he seeks to spend more time with his family. “The truth is, […]
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Democrats question Bruce Poliquin's support for balanced budget amendment
In a move that immediately drew criticism on the campaign trail Friday, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin of Maine hailed the decision by House leaders to hold a vote soon on a proposed balanced budget amendment. Poliquin, a 2nd District Republican who is seeking a third term, has pushed for the measure since 2015 because of […]
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Bruce Poliquin gets my vote
The more I hear about politicians in Washington, D.C., the more I know Maine is fortunate to have Bruce Poliquin representing the state in Congress. As a small business owner, I have appreciated Poliquin’s advocacy for bills that benefit small businesses and lift burdensome regulations off of my back. Unlike his extremely partisan colleagues, Poliquin […]
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Poliquin hasn't gotten the message
My son and I were forced to go without insurance for a year due to policies supported by Rep. Bruce Poliquin. Fortunately, my son remained in good health, but I was not so lucky. I had a tooth with a cavity that got infected and had to miss days of work due to pain. That […]
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Poliquin taking Maine backward
I take medications every day that grant me control over my reproductive health and the ability to manage my depression and anxiety symptoms. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act’s provision that allows me to stay on my parents health insurance until I am 26, those medication costs are manageable, plus I am able to access […]
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Poliquin fights for Maine people
Congressman Bruce Poliquin has followed in the footsteps of great Maine leaders past, earning a reputation in Washington, D.C., as one of the few people down there with integrity. People in Androscoggin County may not know this, but people in Washington, of both major political parties, have given Poliquin the nickname, “Energizer Bunny.” That’s because […]