Selected reactions to Gov. LePage’s characterization of Social Security earnings as “welfare, pure and simple.”
Christian MilNeil
Christian MilNeil is a data reporter and online content producer. A graduate of Bonny Eagle High School in Standish, he studied math and economics at Reed College in Portland, Oregon and joined the Press Herald in 2012. He’s especially interested in design, city politics, cartography and climate change. If you’re in Portland, you might see him bicycling to work, or just for fun.
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Open Season blog: Cutler says he’ll match campaign donations dollar for dollar
As of June 12, Cutler already had loaned his campaign $500,000 and has said he is willing to donate the resources necessary to run a successful campaign.
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Open Season blog: Planned Parenthood makes $50k ad buy for Michaud
The campaign features a web video that will be promoted through social media and banner ads.
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Fire on Portland Street, 1941
A 1941 news photograph shows the Portland Street buildings that today host Bintliff’s Restaurant and Rockin’ Rickey’s Tavern.
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Open Season: Abortion issue continues to divide Cutler, Michaud, even though they agree
Cutler, has been critical of Michaud’s endorsement by pro-choice groups.
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Open Season blog: National Republicans tout Poliquin’s chances
The National Republican Congressional Committee raised Poliquin to “contender” status this week.
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Open Season blog: Who’s behind the mystery poll in the governor’s race?
All three campaigns have denied any role, and Michaud’s campaign is using it to raise money.
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Open Season blog: Cutler appears on MSNBC
Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler spoke Tuesday morning on “The Daily Rundown with Chuck Todd,” a political news program on MSNBC.