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M. Ripley: Bring on the debates

Bruce Poliquin was quoted as saying, “I will not be in any debate that includes Blaine Richardson.” Emily Cain claimed, “I will only be in a debate that includes all three candidates.” Blaine Richardson said, “I will debate anyone, anytime, anywhere.” As a Maine voter, I think Poliquin and Cain are cowards, or party lovers […]

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Cutler accuses LePage, Michaud of restricting debates

PORTLAND — Independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler on Monday lashed out at Republican Gov. Paul LePage and Democratic challenger Mike Michaud, accusing them of delaying debate appearances until after many absentee ballots are cast ahead of the November election. Cutler said the majority of Maine residents want more debates and forums but LePage and Michaud and […]

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Michaud will only participate in debates when LePage does

LEWISTON — While they don’t agree on much, one thing Republican Gov. Paul LePage and his Democratic challenger Mike Michaud seem to be in agreement on is they don’t intend to participate in many public debates. Michaud’s campaign spokeswoman Lizzy Reinholt said Wednesday that Michaud would only participate in debates that LePage had agreed to […]