Collins won the election not only by capturing clear majorities in hundreds of Maine’s more conservative, rural communities, but she also appeared to eat into Gideon’s margins of victory in traditional Democratic strongholds.
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Collins holds edge over Gideon in closely watched Senate race
It was unclear early Wednesday whether Republican Sen. Susan Collins would maintain enough of a lead to avoid a ranked-choice run-off in a race with national implications.
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Coronavirus, economy topped list of Mainers’ concerns heading into elections
With COVID-19 surging in Maine, the majority of local participants in The Associated Press’s national survey said the virus was ‘not at all under control’ in the U.S. and strongly disapproved of President Trump’s handling of the pandemic.
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Another View: Political polarization gets in the way of friendship
It’s hard to overlook attitudes that you consider to be immoral.
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In final debate, Collins and Gideon spar over Supreme Court, health care, abortion
Only the two front-runners in Maine’s closely watched Senate race were invited to participate in WMTW’s debate.
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Maine Democrats blast Trump ahead of 2nd District visit
Gov. Janet Mills, House Speaker Sara Gideon and Attorney General Aaron Frey hold a rally in Bangor before the president’s visit to an orchard in Levant.
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Trump to visit Bangor on Sunday
The event has triggered a planned Democratic rally before Trump’s scheduled arrival in Bangor Sunday afternoon.
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Insight: Why friendships are falling apart over politics
Our need to feel like we belong to a group makes us easy to push into despising others.
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Maine meteorologists exchange bogus accusations in funny ‘attack ads’
The spots spark a faux feud among News Center Maine (WCSH/WLBZ) forecasters Keith Carson and Todd Gutner.
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Tammy Walter, Maine House 32
Social media accounts https://www.facebook.com/TammyWalterForStateRep/ Party affiliation: Republican Occupation: Retired Education: Degree in Criminal Justice Community Organizations: Volunteered at Portland’s Trauma Intervention, past president and current public affairs officer – Spurwink Road & Gun Club Personal information (hobbies, etc.): I have a regular yoga and meditation practice. I enjoy hiking, walking, and the outdoors. Volunteering is […]
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