Eric Brakey of Auburn a no-show for Voice of the Voter.
Dale Crafts
Posted inOp-Eds, Perspective, Politics
Congressional candidates campaigning for Donald Trump’s approval
It’s become a truism that President Donald Trump, once shunned by the Republican Party establishment as a crude, clownish political dilettante of uncertain principles, has hijacked the party, intimidating incumbents who don’t demonstrate fealty to him by threatening primary challenges while dangling endorsements before candidates who fawn over him. Still, it must be uncomfortable for […]
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Nine Maine businesses sue Gov. Janet Mills over shutdowns
Federal lawsuit asks a district court to rule Janet Mills’ restrictions on commerce are unconstitutional.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Republican congressional contenders angle to show the most loyalty to Trump
In Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, Adrienne Bennett and Dale Crafts call for independent presidential candidate Justin Amash to quit the race and back Trump.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Republicans seeking U.S. House seat criticize Gov. Mills’ plan
Three contenders in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District call for state to reopen more quickly than the governor’s plan envisions.
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When protesters gathered in Augusta, one candidate stayed home with her sign
Bangor’s Adrienne Bennett held a virtual protest rather than risk attending a rally in Augusta calling for the state to reopen, a position she endorsed.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Republican primary challengers faltering in race for campaign cash
Auburn’s Eric Brakey has taken in the most money for his campaign but he trails far behind U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a Lewiston Democrat.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
It’s unlikely Mainers will be casting ballots until at least July
Voting on everything from school budgets to congressional primaries unlikely to occur before July 14.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Maine congressional race turns hot after Trump scorches an Eric Brakey ally
Adrienne Bennett and Dale Crafts, challenging Brakey in Maine congressional primary, tie him to a Republican congressman Trump said should be thrown out of the GOP.
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Eric Brakey denounces $2.2 trillion relief bill as a ‘rotten deal for the American people’
Eric Brakey is alone among the three Republicans in Maine’s 2nd District congressional primary in rejecting the compromise bill that won unanimous backing in the U.S. Senate.