Several keen observers said Jared Golden may be stronger than Republicans think — and Poliquin may face trouble in a primary.
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Bruce Poliquin seeks to reclaim his old seat in Congress
The two-term Republican hopes to knock out the Lewiston Democrat, who beat him in 2018, in next year’s U.S. House race in Maine’s 2nd District.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Bruce Poliquin: We must protect our sacred right to vote, freely and fairly
Changes that Democrats claim will make it easier for eligible people to cast ballots will actually lead to a less transparent, nationalized system.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local & State
Maskless GOP candidate faces firestorm after Trump rally
Michelle Kaplan said she’s a firm believer in science and masks.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State
Trump rally brings complaints, quarantine after rules on masks, distancing ignored
A medical professional who posed beside prominent politicians is self-quarantining for 14 days as a precaution.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine official was alerted to potential COVID exposure after Pence visit
Andre Cushing, a Penobscot County commissioner and former state senator, said he was contacted on the day after last week’s event and took a test that showed he was negative.
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LePage and Poliquin tout Trump before his acceptance speech
The former Republican governor and the two-term 2nd District congressman, who lost his re-election bid in 2018 to a Democrat, praised a recent trade deal that removes European Union tariffs on Maine lobster.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Another argument against ranked-choice voting goes down
As the latest federal ruling shows, the idea that Maine voters are disenfranchised is wrong.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Bruce Poliquin: It’s time to start carefully reopening Maine
Get all hands on deck to process unemployment claims, open all of our state parks and let rural areas get back to normal life.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Bruce Poliquin: Strong Maine economy is best way to attract young families.
Unfortunately, over the last year, Maine politicians with little or no business experience have been chipping away at our robust economy. If they continue, Maine will never be able to attract the young adults we need to turn things around.