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 […]
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AP Source: King to endorse Cutler for governor
AUGUSTA — A person familiar with the plans says Sen. Angus King will back fellow independent candidate Eliot Cutler in the three-person race for Maine governor. The person tells The Associated Press that King will endorse Cutler on Monday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the endorsement had not yet been made […]
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P. Dawn: A recurring nightmare
Isn’t it time to talk about Eliot Cutler? What is his game? Why does he want to keep performing in Barnum & Bailey politics when doing so assures LePage another four years in the center ring? Is Cutler’s ego so big that he can’t drop out, even knowing that, if he did, compassion could return […]
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Cutler, Michaud support Medicaid-paid abortions; LePage opposed
LEWISTON — The battle over abortion is heating up again in the Maine governor’s race. Eliot Cutler, the independent in the race, said he would support allowing MaineCare, the state’s Medicaid program, to cover the cost of abortion services for women eligible for the government-sponsored health care program. Cutler said it’s a position he’s long […]
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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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Gun violence group endorses Cutler for Maine governor
PORTLAND — Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence is endorsing independent gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler, with long-time board member Bill Harwood touting Cutler’s decision not to shy away from the issue. Cutler supports background checks on all gun sales, calling it a commonsense measure to prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands. But he isn’t […]