‘Putin’s favorite congressman’ moves to Maine

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Published
January 12, 2020

‘Putin’s favorite congressman’ moves to Maine

Dana Rohrabacher, who once arm-wrestled the now-Russian president and represented Orange County, Calif., for 30 years in the U.S. House, now lives in York.
Published
December 18, 2019

Republicans rip Jared Golden for backing impeachment

Opponents of the 2nd Congressional District Democrat say he betrayed his constituents by failing to support President Trump.
Published
December 5, 2019

Republican congressional challengers in Maine’s 2nd District oppose CMP project

The three, who hope to unseat Democrat Jared Golden next year, are against the power company's $1 billion plan for a new transmission line from Quebec to Lewiston.
Published
November 15, 2019

Congressional hopeful Eric Brakey says U.S. intelligence meddled more than Russia in 2016 race

The Republican from Auburn says agencies have been trying to thwart President Trump since his election.
Published
November 13, 2019

Conservative group takes aim at Jared Golden for backing impeachment inquiry

The Club for Growth wants to see a Republican defeat the first-term 2nd District Democratic congressman next year.
Published
October 24, 2019

GOP congressional candidate Eric Brakey giving away an AR-15 to one lucky donor

Eric Brakey plans to hand over a $1,200 gun next month to someone who signs up to be a monthly donor to his 2nd Congressional District campaign.
Published
September 17, 2019

Eric Brakey takes aim at Golden’s 2nd District congressional seat

A Republican hopeful from Auburn formally declares his intention to win a U.S. House seat so he can take on what he views as an overreaching federal government.
Published
September 17, 2019

Paul LePage’s former press secretary eyes 2nd District U.S. House seat

Adrienne Bennett, who sounds like a sure-fire candidate, said Tuesday she's made a decision about whether to jump into a GOP primary for the seat and will announce soon.
Published
August 13, 2019

Eric Brakey rounds up endorsements for congressional race

The Auburn Republican plans to announce formally next month that he will take on U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a 2nd District Democrat serving his first term.
Published
July 29, 2019

Brakey files to challenge Golden in 2nd Congressional District race

Auburn Republican Eric Brakey filed with the FEC Monday as a formal candidate in the sprawling rural district that's up for grabs in next year's race.