The national organization running ads attacking Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul LePage has yet to register as a political action committee, prompting scrutiny by the agency overseeing state election laws. The Washington, D.C.-based Democratic Governors Association has been running television ads blasting LePage’s stance on energy and the environment, in addition to an Internet campaign spreading […]
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Maine governor campaigns spend $3M total
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — New finance reports filed with the state show that the five candidates for Maine governor have passed the $3 million mark in spending for their campaigns. Reports show strong fundraising by Republican Paul LePage, who collected nearly $400,000 between mid-July and mid-September, and independent Eliot Cutler, whose campaign took in nearly […]
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Ridiculous crusade against Lepage
The word “ridiculous” is thrown around a lot these days, but I can think of no other word to describe your front page headline article “LePage to return $191 to state,” along with the accompanying photo, that makes Paul look like a convicted murderer, ducking media while going into his sentencing hearing (Sept. 12). This […]
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LePage will represent the people
Finally, I have found a candidate who I can proudly support. In the past several elections I was forced to hold my nose and vote for candidates who were the lesser of two evils. Paul LePage is head and shoulders above the other candidates for governor. I strongly believe that his views on welfare, education, […]
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Cutler: Nxt Gov or LePage’s BFF?
Nobody will accuse Eliot Cutler for lacking confidence. After all, the license plate on his campaign van reads, “Nxt gov.” But after a recent Public Policy Polling robo-poll showed the independent candidate for governor losing ground in what was a five-way race — now six-way following John Jenkins’ write-in candidacy — political junkies might be […]
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Desperate to trash LePage
As a supporter of Paul LePage for Maine’s next governor, I was somewhat taken aback but not surprised by the recent TV spots supported by the Democratic Governors Association. The ads depicting flaming oil rigs and nuclear power plants reminiscent of Three Mile Island indicate the desperation and the sensationalism that exists in today’s politics. […]
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Cutler is no ‘spoiler’
On Sept. 10, you published an article saying, among other things, that Eliot Cutler was acting as a “spoiler” for Libby Mitchell. If that is true, it is only because most Mainers have not researched Cutler. It is true that he is much like Libby Mitchell in his commitment to the environment and clean energy, […]
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Libby Mitchell releases job plan
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Libby Mitchell has released a job-creation plan for Maine that includes green-energy investments, help for small businesses that face laying off employees and borrowing for critical transportation, infrastructure and research and development. The plan Mitchell released Monday calls for an economic council that would identify promising opportunities for […]
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No-tax pledge may leave roads in rough shape
Is it even worth asking anymore whether candidates for office will raise taxes? Much to no one’s surprise, all five declared candidates for Maine governor have come out against raising taxes, according to a recent Associated Press poll. Can you even recall the last time a candidate for office favored a tax hike? Maybe we […]
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LePage outlines work plan
After concluding his jobs presentation, LePage was asked several questions about tax exemptions claimed in 2009 on homes in Maine and Florida. In both states, property owners can receive a tax exemption — but only for their primary residence. The Kennebec Journal reported that LePage’s wife, Ann LePage, claimed permanent residency in both states and […]