The Republican and Democratic parties have failed Maine, again. Neither Republican Paul LePage nor Congressman Mike Michaud has agreed to timely debates with independent Eliot Cutler to discuss their visions for Maine’s future. That is a disservice to the Maine people and continues to demonstrate that both parties put their own special interests ahead of […]
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State of Maine’s economy a focus of governor race
AUGUSTA — Republican Gov. Paul LePage says Maine’s economy is back on track with 20,000 more private sector jobs. His opponents are equally adamant that the state’s economic recovery is lagging under his leadership. The truth is that Maine’s economy has shown a mix of successes and setbacks, giving candidates plenty to cheer — or […]
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Cutler hits LePage hard on economic policy
AUGUSTA — Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler, who touted an economic development plan Thursday that rehashed some of the policy proposals he’s discussed in recent months, lashed out at Republican Gov. Paul LePage for talking more about jobs than planning to create them during his first term as governor. “A lot of people who […]
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J. Sloan: Bring on the debates
In 2014, democracy in Maine is clearly controlled by the two major political parties and the vast fortunes invested in keeping their candidates protected from any criticism of their often cloudy positions on issues. The people of Maine deserve the right to decide for themselves who should lead them as the next governor of this […]
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Cutler calls for ranked choice voting, open primaries in gubernatorial elections
PORTLAND — Independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler on Thursday reiterated calls for new voting systems in Maine, which he said would help place all candidates — regardless of their political party — on equal footing. In a news conference at his Portland campaign office, Cutler called for Maine to begin using an open primary or […]
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Cutler unveils welfare reform proposal
AUGUSTA — Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler joined the campaign debate on welfare reform Wednesday with a plan that calls for public assistance recipients to repay some of the benefits they receive and for the state to provide cash incentives for recipients who complete their high school education or ensure the educational success of […]
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Cutler campaign opens Lewiston office
LEWISTON — Independent candidate for governor Eliot Cutler emphasized the political importance of Maine’s second-biggest city Tuesday as he officially opened a campaign office at 218 Lisbon St. Cutler is running against 2nd District U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, a Democrat, and Republican Gov. Paul LePage. Cutler now has offices in the state’s three largest cities: […]
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Judge rules that Cutler donors can increase contributions
AUGUSTA — A U.S. District Court judge has ruled the state must allow supporters of independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler to contribute as much to his campaign as supporters of his partisan opponents. In Maine, individual contributions to political candidates are capped at $1,500 per election. Primaries, the tool used by political parties to select […]
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Cutler campaign launches second TV ad, renews call for early debates
LEWISTON — In a television advertisement released Thursday, Eliot Cutler, the independent candidate in the Maine governor’s race, again challenges his opponents to debate the issues with him. Cutler is facing Republican Gov. Paul LePage and Maine’s 2nd District Congressman Mike Michaud, the Democrat in the race. The advertisement, the second this week launched by […]
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As rumors swirl, Cutler campaign confirms two press conferences Monday
With rumors of an endorsement from Sen. Angus King swirling late Sunday evening, the campaign of independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler confirmed to the Bangor Daily News that it will hold two press conferences on Monday, Aug. 18. The events are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. in Portland and 2:30 p.m. in Bangor, with the venues […]