But it is unclear how the Maine Ethics Commission will come down on the complaint because rules governing political action committees are different than those for Clean Elections candidates.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Fake newspaper touts its stories in social media ads aim to bolster Jared Golden, other congressional Democrats
Deceptive news site has spent at least $50K this year advertising its stories to help the Maine congressman win reelection.
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Posted inNews, Politics, Uncategorized
Gideon campaign collects $4 million crowdsourced for Collins’ opponent
A spokesman for Sen. Susan Collins’ campaign said the money was an attempt to bribe the senator but the campaign does not intend to pursue a legal challenge.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Trump, Biden running a close money race in Maine
Both President Trump and Joe Biden have raised more than $400,000 from Maine donors, although the former vice president has done it faster since securing the Democratic nomination.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Campaign spending against CMP corridor referendum soars
Campaigns supported by Central Maine Power and Hydro-Quebec have spent nearly $17 million to fight a referendum intended to scuttle CMP’s corridor project.
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CMP power line’s chief backer spent $5 million this year to promote it
Two groups have spent almost $10 million in all to fight a referendum aimed at killing the $1 billion project.
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Gideon decries corporate money in politics while taking PAC donations that include it
The Democratic Senate candidate refuses to accept corporate PAC donations, but has taken funds from leadership groups that have corporate donors.
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Maine lawmakers take up bill to ban ‘deepfake’ political ads
Supporters say the measure would protect election integrity and prevent deception of voters, but some lawmakers raised free speech concerns.
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Gideon raised $3.5 million for Senate run in final quarter of 2019
The top Democratic challenger to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins releases her latest fundraising numbers.
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Out-of-state donors flood Maine’s closely watched U.S. Senate race
In a campaign that could decide control of the Senate in 2020, they make the vast majority of $200-plus donations to Susan Collins and Sara Gideon.