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PublishedNovember 10, 2016
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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PublishedNovember 1, 2016
Cain continues to back Clinton despite renewed email controversy
The 2nd District challenger is pushed by Republicans to make her position public; rival Bruce Poliquin refuses to say whether he'll support Donald Trump in the presidential race.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2016
Cain, Poliquin in dead heat
Eleven percent of likely voters are still undecided in Maine's tight 2nd District race.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2016
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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PublishedOctober 26, 2016
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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PublishedOctober 23, 2016
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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PublishedOctober 21, 2016
Clinton edges Trump in Maine’s 2nd District in new poll
The survey suggests the race for Maine's more conservative congressional district – and one electoral college vote – remains a dead heat, however.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2016
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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PublishedOctober 18, 2016
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.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2016
Emily Cain to get financial boost from Hillary Clinton
Nearly $250,000 is being offered to the Democratic candidate in Maine's 2nd Congressional District.