As Mainers, we can be proud of the senators who have represented our state in Washington, D.C. — think of Republicans Margaret Chase Smith and Bill Cohen; Democrats George Mitchell and Ed Muskie. They were people of integrity and courage who took positions after thoughtful consideration of costs and benefits for both their constituents and […]
Sen. Eric Brakey
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No need for bills such as LD 44
I am writing in opposition to LD 44, a bill to lower the age requirement to 18 to carry a concealed gun. Of all the issues that I discuss with my colleagues, neighbors and friends, not one of them involves an outcry over the inability of 18-to-20 year olds to carry a concealed gun without […]
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Gun different from chainsaw
So, Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn, thinks buying a gun is like “buying a chainsaw, which requires no permit” (Sun Journal, “Will concealed carry expand, Feb. 15)? Chainsaws are designed to cut wood and are, incidentally, quite dangerous, like lawnmowers, blenders and automobiles. Guns are designed for killing, whether animals or people, and to ignore that […]
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Brakey will tackle difficult issues
This November, I am voting to re-elect Eric Brakey to the Maine Senate for Auburn, New Gloucester, Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls. Why? Because it is important to me to have a dedicated, hardworking person representing me in Augusta. Brakey was first elected two years ago. While he is the youngest state senator in Maine, […]
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Do you have any unclaimed property?
During the past two years, I am proud to have helped return over a half-million dollars in unclaimed property to my constituents in Auburn, New Gloucester, Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls. When first elected to the Maine Senate two years ago, I sought to help Mainers keep more money in their own pockets by cutting […]
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Brakey surpassed expectations
Maine state Sen. Eric Brakey has been a breath of fresh air in the Maine Legislature. He is principled, honest and an incredibly hard worker. In 2014, I cast my vote for him and expected great things, but he has surpassed even my expectations during the past two years. From welfare reform, to holding government […]
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Sen. Brakey working for the people
State Sen. Eric Brakey is running for a second term serving the people of Auburn, Minot, Mechanic Falls, Poland and New Gloucester, and I am very proud to work with him in Augusta. Brakey is one of the most successful freshmen senators I have ever seen, and few in Augusta work as hard as he […]
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Democrats playing election year games
Maine Democrats have decided they want to increase taxes on Mainers by nearly $40 million. As Rep. Jeff McCabe expressed in a Sun Journal guest column (Feb. 17), Democrats don’t want to allow 4,000 Maine small business filers to continue having access to a tax credit that encourages investment in our state. The Maine Capital […]
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E. Bastian: Support the will of the people
I have to thank Sen. Eric Brakey for supporting LD 1378. The governor vetoed the bill and I hope that Brakey and Rep. Ellie Espling will override that veto. Gov. Paul LePage is holding the Lands for Maine’s Future bonds hostage as a political bargaining chip, putting 30 projects at risk. The Legislature voted, by […]
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L. Snowe-Mello: Supporting the Second Amendment
I was disappointed to see the Sun Journal’s biased headline and associated stories (April 25) regarding Sen. Eric Brakey’s two pieces of legislation. Brakey’s bill, LD 652, would allow law-abiding Mainers to exercise their Second Amendment rights. It is supported by a majority of Maine lawmakers, so has more support than opposition (the side of […]