Misunderstandings and miscommunication lead to confusion and mutual criticism between the 2nd District incumbent and his Democratic challenger.
Bruce Poliquin
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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 sent out letter last month touting his efforts to save Madison mill – which closed in 2016
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.
Posted inPolitics
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Obama endorses Democrat Jared Golden in bid to unseat Poliquin in 2nd District
The former president also tweets his support for 11 Democrats running for the Maine Legislature, including Senate candidates Karen Kusiak and Tom Wright.
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Ranked-choice voting likely to determine outcome of 2nd District race, polls show
One pollster determined that incumbent Bruce Poliquin leads, but not by a majority, and Jared Golden would win when independent candidates’ votes are reassigned.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Poliquin way off when touting the benefits of food stamp cuts
People don’t get more employable from the stress of not knowing where their next meal is coming from.
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Top political analyst has eyes on Maine’s 2nd District
A blue wave could wash away Bruce Poliquin, Charlie Cook says.