Tuesday’s debate was the last in which all 4 candidates appeared.
Bruce Poliquin
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Politics
Dollars from donors: See who’s contributing to the campaigns of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District candidates
Democratic challenger Jared Golden reported raising $2.7 million in the latest quarterly filing.
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Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Reports in 2nd District race show Golden with fundraising edge, Poliquin with more cash
The Democratic challenger raised $2.7 million, five times as much as Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin, in the last three months but Poliquin has more left to spend.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Golden changes mind, decides to take part in Oct. 28 Maine Public debate
Miscommunication about whether U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin had planned to attend prompts Jared Golden to challenge Poliquin about his absence and the Poliquin campaingn to accuse Golden of lying.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, Politics
Jared Golden changes course, says he’ll be at Maine Public debate even if Poliquin isn’t
Misunderstandings and miscommunication lead to confusion and mutual criticism between the 2nd District incumbent and his Democratic challenger.
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In 2nd District, Golden accuses Poliquin of ducking debates
Rep. Bruce Poliquin, who is fighting for re-election against Democratic hopeful Jared Golden, says he never said he would attend a debate sponsored by Maine Public.
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Poliquin sends letter to constituents implying shuttered Madison mill remains open
The letter, sent in late September, frames a 2015 federal ruling as a recent victory key to preserving jobs at the now-closed paper mill in Somerset County; a Poliquin spokesman said the mailing was sent ‘in error.’
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We’re done wasting breath on the likes of Collins and Poliquin
Collins’ justification for her vote for Kavanaugh is prompting resistance groups to shift their priority to the ballot box.
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Poliquin and Golden slug it out in first debate in 2nd Congressional District race
Poliquin’s 2017 vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act came up often — but not when he was talking.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Nation’s eyes on Maine’s 2nd District
The race between Bruce Poliquin and Jared Golden is among the most closely watched in the U.S.