I’m retired and live by the motto “Do unto others …” I seek a similar morality in those with whom I associate. I am associating myself with the Emily Cain campaign because I feel that her moral compass is closely aligned with mine. She seems prone to caring for average folks and those who need […]
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Cain the best choice for Congress
Former state Sen. and Rep. Emily Cain is running for U.S. Congress to represent the people of the 2nd District. Her record in the Maine Legislature is of the highest standard. She worked across the aisle to protect the interests of Mainers and ensure that her constituents had a voice in the state government. Cain […]
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Cain will support senior citizens
The “buyer beware” slogan gets people’s attention. This year, voters beware. As a senior, I am concerned about re-electing Bruce Poliquin. His record in Congress shows he votes his party’s line. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan is on record planning to cut “entitlements” — code for Social Security, Medicare and veterans’ benefits. Poliquin voted […]
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Emily Caine outraises Rep. Bruce Poliquin in latest FEC filing period
AUGUSTA — In the race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, Democrat Emily Cain reports outraising Republican incumbent Bruce Poliquin in the latest filing period, although his $2 million campaign chest is more than double hers. Cain lost to Poliquin in a 2014 race that broke Maine fundraising records for a House race. From April to […]
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Emily Cain raises more than $1 million for Congressional campaign
BANGOR— Maine congressional hopeful Emily Cain says she’s raised more than $385,000 in the first quarter, lifting her fundraising total over $1 million. The Democrat running for the 2nd District said her fundraising report to be filed later this week with the Federal Election Commission will show that she has $785,000 cash on hand, indicating […]
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Emily Cain leads Joe Baldacci in 2nd district fundraising
BANGOR — Maine congressional hopeful Emily Cain says she raised $205,853 between July 1 and Sept. 30 in her drive to recapture the state’s second district for the Democrats. Cain says she has raised more than $500,000 on the campaign trail so far. That is more than twice what she raised in the 2014 cycle. […]
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Ease the burden of student loan debt
If you listen to the news, you might hear about an economic recovery. But if you listen to your neighbors, you are probably hearing a different story. For too many Maine residents, the security that comes from a good job seems just out of reach. American workers are more productive than ever, yet their paychecks […]
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Joe Baldacci hires polling firm while weighing run for U.S. House
BANGOR — City Councilor Joe Baldacci isn’t saying whether he’ll challenge former state Sen. Emily Cain for the Democratic nomination in the 2016 race for the Second Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. But he already is spending money to size up his chances of beating incumbent Rep. Bruce Poliquin, R-Maine, hiring […]
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Analysis: Why Emily Cain announced her 2016 bid for Congress
AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Emily Cain made it official: Her aspirations to serve in Congress did not end in November with her loss to Republican Bruce Poliquin. Citing continued encouragement from supporters, Cain, an Orono Democrat who served 10 years in the Legislature, announced Tuesday that she would try again to win Maine’s 2nd Congressional […]
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Emily Cain ready to run again for Maine’s 2nd Congression seat
has announced she will run again for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2016. It’s the same seat she lost as a Democrat to Republican Bruce Poliquin in 2014. Poliquin received about 47 percent of the vote in November, compared to 42 percent for Cain. The two were running for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District seat. […]