Having served three terms as an independent candidate in the Maine House, I painfully understand the problems of partisan bickering. No honest person believes either party is always right, so independent thinkers are needed who put people above political bosses. I join the other Auburn citywide councilor, David Young, and Auburn Mayor Jonathon LaBonte in […]
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Cleveland and Brakey square off in state Senate District 20 race
AUBURN — It was bad enough that they Photoshopped his head onto someone else’s body, but what really bugs him — besides the fact that they misspelled his first name — is the claim that he’s against women having mammograms and he opposes access to birth control. The mailed political postcard, known as a “mailer,” […]
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J. Couturier: A divisive candidate
I’ve seen articles in the paper about how good Eric Brakey is as a listener. Several things come to mind. One is that he has a degree in theater performance. Is this the act of a clever actor? Maybe he is listening so he can tell people what they want to hear. In 2012, he […]
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D.C. Young: Cares about people
There are two kinds of politicians — ones who crave power and the ones who care about people. Eric Brakey cares about people. He comes to City Council meetings regularly. He meets with us and asks what Auburn needs. He has knocked on thousands of doors to meet and listen to the people. He has […]
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S. Lea: Understands the people of Maine
I find the demonizing of the term “career politician” by Eric Brakey and his mother to be offensive. People who have spent years in public service, as John Cleveland has, have experience which is invaluable when serving in the Legislature. Understanding the legislative process is important to be a successful member of the Legislature. Cleveland’s […]
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W. and B. Jordan: Straightforward approach
It was interesting to read the article concerning the YPLAA forum for local candidates in the upcoming election. It included three photos: the group on stage, a member of the audience addressing Eric Brakey concerning corporate welfare, and one of Brakey responding. It was unfortunate that the photo of that response did not include his […]
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C. Leighton: Genuine and fresh
I had the pleasure of chatting with Eric Brakey, who is running for the Maine Senate, and I must say that I was pleased with what he had to say. He is very concerned about where Maine is headed. I believe that he will work hard to putting an end to overspending, fight against higher […]
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J.L. Bosworth: Supports the seniors
It was refreshing when Eric Brakey, candidate for Maine Senate, visited my house. While I have enjoyed seeing him on stage at Community Little Theatre, it was even better to speak with him at my door about the issues that concern me. Brakey has deep roots in my community, going back five generations. He works […]
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C. Brakey: He cares about people
I want to share a few words about my son, Eric Brakey, who is running for Maine Senate. Our family has lived in New Gloucester for five generations. Although my other children live elsewhere, Eric lives nearby in Auburn. He is committed to helping young people find careers here in Maine. The only letters I […]
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G. Durgin: Will stand up for working people
I am a former Marine, retired from BIW, who believes in God and country. I am backing Eric Brakey for the Maine Senate in Mechanic Falls, Auburn, Minot, Poland and New Gloucester. Brakey is young, intelligent and he stands for the working people of this state who don’t want to see their tax dollars wasted […]