He says the small-business group is funded partly by a PAC with ties to Republican strategist Karl Rove.
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Michaud’s waiting on big TV campaign
The Democrat has already far outspent his GOP opponent, but won’t air his spots until October.
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Candidate position website launched for Maine
The “VoteEasy” website allows people to compare their own views on the issues to those of the presidential and Maine congressional candidates.
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Rep. Mike Michaud takes it easy with campaign; makes stop in Benton
BENTON — With just nine weeks until the election, incumbent Democratic Rep. Mike Michaud has continued his soft-sell approach to campaigning.
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Maine candidates stand firm on abortion beliefs
As a debate swirls around the nation, five of Maine’s seven major congressional candidates — including two Republicans — say they are pro-choice.
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Congress OKs veterans homes funding gap fix
WASHINGTON – Congress has approved legislation that aims to address a federal funding problem that veterans homes officials say is discouraging them from taking in some disabled and elderly veterans who need long-term care. The changes are in an omnibus veterans affairs bill that’s on its way to President Obama. Operators of state-affiliated veterans homes […]
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Election 2012: Will Maine matter?
When it comes to presidential politics, Mainers are used to taking a back seat to our neighbors in N.H. But 2012 could be different.
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Washington Notebook: Snowe says GOP ‘intolerance’ losing voters
WASHINGTON – Back in February, Sen. Olympia Snowe publicly aired her frustrations with the political polarization in Washington, D.C. Now, as Snowe’s 33-year congressional career winds down, she is becoming increasingly vocal about the need for change in Washington. Snowe has spoken recently about her desire to change the Senate filibuster and other procedures employed […]
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Election 2012: Raye outraises Michaud during 5-week period, Pingree leads Courtney
Nonetheless, the 2nd District Democrat’s campaign war chest remains significantly larger than that of his Republican challenger.
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Candidates likely to skip conventions
Several of Maine’s high-profile political figures will campaign here instead of attending the events at Tampa or Charlotte, N.C.