Maine’s congressional delegation splits over whether the act should be illegal, balancing free speech with what all four members consider an offensive act.
Bruce Poliquin
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Our View: Don’t let Trump derail new northern Maine national monument
Katahdin Woods and Waters supporters should speak up early and often for retaining the land protections.
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Poliquin rides Trump train, opposition to gun control referendum to 2nd District victory
The re-election of the incumbent Republican, carried on a wave of support from rural voters, points to a strengthening conservative movement in a district once considered Democratic-leaning.
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Cain, Poliquin in dead heat
Eleven percent of likely voters are still undecided in Maine’s tight 2nd District race.
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New reports show record $12 million raised in Maine’s 2nd District race
Record amounts of spending from Bruce Poliquin and Emily Cain and outside groups supporting them are indicators of a highly competitive and targeted race, according to a campaign finance expert at Colby College.
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Poliquin, Cain spar over taxes, their records at final 2nd District debate
The Democratic challenger says the incumbent has taken advantage of tax loopholes he says should be closed, while Poliquin counters that Cain has supported bills that would raise taxes.
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Our View: Vote Emily Cain in 2nd District to make Congress work again
The U.S. government can’t do much for Mainers with Republican obstructionists like incumbent Bruce Poliquin in place.
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Another View: Poliquin has good reason to oppose U.S.-Iran nuclear deal
Iran can turn to Russia for uranium and set up shop in Syria, in effect thumbing its nose at U.S. demands.
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Poliquin and Cain focus on jobs and economy in second debate
Maine’s 2nd District congressional candidates also trade barbs over outside spending, veterans affairs, health care and environmental issues.
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Poliquin, Cain spar over taxes, economy, honesty in 2nd District debate
Rep. Bruce Poliquin calls Democratic challenger Emily Cain a “career politician,” while she questions his honesty and reluctance to comment on the presidential race.