Emily Cain is claiming that Bruce Poliquin only paid $21 in taxes on his property. Really? Actually, no, not really. He paid thousands in the year that his opponent says he paid $21. Some research will find the truth. Does anyone really think that the state is going to let someone only pay $21 in […]
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S. Mendros: Maine needs a leader
Nations survived epidemics, wars, invasions, immigration and disasters. Debt, however, kills nations. Listening to the three 2nd District congressional candidates, it’s painfully obvious only one possesses the mental capacity to grasp the debt issue. Bruce Poliquin stands apart. He understands finances and is one of a handful of Americans capable of solving that complex issue. […]
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Three-way race creates fireworks in northern Maine
CARIBOU (AP) — The Maine governor’s race isn’t the only three-way contest with candidates running neck-and-neck and the possibility of an independent playing the role of spoiler. Voters in Maine’s sprawling 2nd Congressional District will decide a hard-fought race featuring Democrat Emily Cain and Republican Bruce Poliquin, who are battling for an open seat that’s […]
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Cain, Poliquin defend records in final debate of heated 2nd District race
PORTLAND — During the final debate of this election season, the three candidates competing for Maine’s open 2nd Congressional District seat were taken to task on the claims they have made and attacks they have leveled at each other. Democratic nominee Emily Cain was asked by the moderator, WCSH-TV anchor Pat Callaghan, about the claim […]
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Video: Candidates spar in fiery 2nd Congressional District debate
Video supplied by CBS 13 News PORTLAND — Voters were treated to the most lively debate of the campaign season so far as the three candidates for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District took the stage for the first time Tuesday at CBS 13 studios for a televised debate. Republican former State Treasurer Bruce Poliquin, Democratic state […]
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R. Stone: Has real-world experience
When our Founding Fathers designed the American system of government, they envisioned experienced, intelligent citizens going to Washington and representing the various states. The federal government works well only when lawmakers are able to process facts and translate information into legislation that is well reasoned, with the benefit of the wisdom that life experiences can […]
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Boehner to visit Poliquin fundraiser tonight in Portland
PORTLAND — House Speaker John Boehner is heading to Maine to give a boost to Republican Bruce Poliquin’s bid for the 2nd Congressional District seat. The fundraiser at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland kicks off with a VIP reception at 6 p.m. Thursday. Poliquin supporters will shell out at least $1,000 to get […]
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U.S. House Speaker Boehner to appear at Poliquin fundraiser
PORTLAND — House Speaker John Boehner is visiting Maine next week to raise money for 2nd Congressional District Republican candidate Bruce Poliquin. Poliquin Finance Director Jessica Corbett said that Boehner, a Republican from Ohio, will host a closed-door fundraiser on Sept. 25. She declined to provide further details. The former state treasurer and businessman is […]
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Maine 2nd Congressional Race: Poliquin asks Richardson to drop out
AUGUSTA — Republican Bruce Poliquin wants independent candidate Blaine Richardson to get out of the race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat. The Kennebec Journal reports that Poliquin called Richardson on Thursday night, asking him to drop out of the race. Richardson says that Poliquin believes that the independent will be to blame if Democrat […]
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Blues festival kicks off in Minot
MINOT — At first, it appeared as though Ken Wood was going to be perfectly mellow. Then, the band started to play and the 64-year-old Portland man couldn’t contain himself. He began to do a slightly modified version of the twist, right there in the wide-open field of R. E. Hemond Farm. He jabbed his […]