U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a Republican, and Democrat Emily Cain had to close the books on their first 2015 fundraising period on Tuesday, and Cain has the most to prove.
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Poliquin ‘excited’ after voting for House GOP budget
After a week of “review,” U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin voted for the budget proposal backed by Republican leaders that passed the House of Representatives Wednesday night. For a while, the Republican from Maine’s 2nd District was cagey on the proposal, with his office saying last week that he was reviewing it even after he appeared at a press conference with leaders unveiling the […]
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The case for Stephen King, politician
If they aren’t already, Democrats should try to get the prolific author, who has recently rumbled with Republican Gov. Paul LePage, to run for office.
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Poliquin still reviewing House GOP budget proposal
The congressman from Maine’s 2nd District hasn’t taken a position on a budget proposal from his party’s leader that would repeal the Affordable Care Act — an element that could create a political problem for him.
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Emily Cain filed to run early in 2016. But how early?
Much was made about the Democrat’s early declaration for the 2016 race in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, which was the earliest of any non-incumbent, primary-winning candidate for a U.S. House seat in Maine since at least 1998.
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Is the North Woods national park idea gaining favor?
For a while, the idea for a national park in Maine’s North Woods was a popular idea in much of the state — except the area it’d be in. But that could be changing. In June, East Millinocket will take an advisory vote on whether its residents want a park established on 75,000 acres of land nearby owned by […]
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Parties agree race in 2nd District should be hot in 2016
Maine’s 2nd District is an early priority for both parties in 2016: Republicans are already looking to protect U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, while Democrats say he’s one of their top targets in a presidential year.
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Poliquin becomes ‘Mr. Speaker’ … for an hour
In a common ritual for freshman lawmakers on the majority party, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin took the speaker’s rostrum on Friday in the House chamber.
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Could minimum wage debate affect 2016 race in 2nd District?
Two Democratic city councilors who have expressed interest in running for Congress have staked out different stances on raising the Queen City’s minimum wage. If Joe Baldacci and Ben Sprague run, that could affect a primary, where small divides between candidates can look wide.
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Don’t worry, ACA opponents: Poliquin still wants to roll back the law
Rep. Bruce Poliquin voted against repealing the Affordable Care Act, but he’s still working on rolling back some of the law’s core elements. That should placate some on the right.