Eric Brakey is doing a wonderful job as a state senator. Last year, my husband and I made Auburn our new home. We have always been engaged with our community, and that is why we attended the local presidential caucuses where we had our first opportunity to meet Sen. Brakey. He was unanimously elected to […]
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Brakey’s greatest talent
The headline above a letter to the editor (Aug. 3) endorsing the candidacy of Eric Brakey to be re-elected as a state Senator read “Brakey surpassed expectations.” Really? At some point, he submitted what may have been the worst piece of legislation considered during that legislative session. In that bill, Sen. Brakey proposed to repeal […]
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Brakey’s true independence
Sen. Eric Brakey recently surprised us with a visit to our home. His mission was to listen to the views of his constituents. In the two years since Brakey was elected, he has challenged conventional wisdom in Augusta, demonstrating that an elected official can be both principled and effective, without being a blind party loyalist. […]
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Brakey empowering the people
State Sen. Eric Brakey knows that government doesn’t create jobs. People create jobs. That is why he has been working to empower people by lowering taxes, cutting red tape, reforming welfare and getting government out of the way. Maine is one of the most taxed states in the nation, with one out of every $10 […]
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Brakey fighting the good fight
I want to give a quick note of appreciation to Sen. Eric Brakey for the work he is doing on behalf of the people of District 20, which includes New Gloucester, Auburn, Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls. It is truly a breath of fresh air to see a citizen enter public service as Brakey has, […]
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Brakey dedicated to the community
I am grateful to have a state Senator who makes every effort to attend local events, visit local schools and be involved in my community. Sen. Eric Brakey has an incredible level of dedication to the community and he cares about the people who live here. While lawmakers must spend part of their time in […]
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Maine delegates part of rules fight at GOP convention
CLEVELAND — Maine was among a few states at the Republican National Convention whose delegates fought and lost a bid to force a roll call vote on the convention rules Monday in Cleveland. Maine Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn, said Monday that the move was aimed at preventing party leaders from changing the rules in the […]
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Brakey is my choice
For years, many across the state have asked those in Augusta for true welfare reform. Too often, I hear reports of EBT cards found at drug busts or being used improperly. I have been waiting for legislators to enact laws that will make a real change. Sen. Eric Brakey did what he promised, successfully passing real […]
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Proud supporter of Sen. Brakey
Sen. Eric Brakey is not only Maine’s youngest state senator, he is one of the most independent and successful. Brakey is so successful because, unlike many in Augusta, he cares about the people of his community, not the partisan games of Augusta. As my senator for the past two years, Brakey has served as chairman […]
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Democratic version offers solutions
It was disheartening to see Sen. Eric Brakey dismiss the need to protect public education and property taxpayers in his recent letter (Feb. 23). I hope Brakey takes the education of our children more seriously than his piece indicates. Right now, $23 million for schools is at stake. It’s naïve to believe that classrooms can […]