Nearly $250,000 is being offered to the Democratic candidate in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District.
Emily Cain
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Money continues to flow into costly 2nd District race
Democrat Emily Cain raises a record $1.1 million in the second quarter, but incumbent Bruce Poliquin leads overall.
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Maine Republicans say Emily Cain flip-flopped on 2011 tax cuts
The 2nd District challenger says a 2014 video of her criticizing the budget that she had praised earlier misrepresents her position.
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2nd District: Emily Cain strives for ‘an economy that works for everyone’
This year’s race is a closely watched rematch between Cain and Republican incumbent Bruce Poliquin.
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Emily Cain strikes back at ads about teen girls’ bodies
The ads also draw reaction from Maine women’s groups who say the issue doesn’t belong in politics.
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Ad about weighing Maine children sparks political fight
At the center of the debate is a measure sponsored by Democrat Emily Cain in 2007 to gauge childhood obesity.
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Poliquin plans to give away Wells Fargo campaign donation
Democrats dismiss the Republican’s move as a political stunt.
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Presidential race passions could color 2nd District rematch
How many Mainers vote in the national election, and who they are, could sway the state’s congressional battle.
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Cain outpaced Poliquin in 2nd quarter fundraising
However, he has a nearly $1 million advantage overall.
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Pingree leads comfortably, Poliquin and Cain virtually tied in congressional races
A Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram poll shows the Democratic 1st District congresswoman with a 20-point lead over her opponents, while Poliquin, the Republican 2nd District representative, has just a 41-40 edge over Cain.