The word count and election letters rules limits the fact that I would like to write a letter for each of the following as the best choices for the coming election. Instead, my best choices are as follows: • Governor: Eliot Cutler • U.S. Senate: Susan Collins • U.S. Congress: Emily Cain • State Senate: […]
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Collins calls rival campaign’s claim on her equal pay stance ‘ludicrous’
BANGOR — Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins blasted the recent campaign tactics of her Democratic opponent, Shenna Bellows, calling her rival’s claims “ludicrous” during a luncheon stop in Bangor on Wednesday. “Modern campaign cycles tend to be ruled by the caustic Internet slogan of the day,” Collins said in a packed meeting room at the […]
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M. Simones: Remained loyal to her home state
During election season, there are many candidates and complicated issues to consider. Some decisions are difficult, but the easiest decision that I will make this November is to vote for Sen. Susan Collins. I respect her work ethic, objective thinking and commitment to Maine. She has shown great leadership ability during politically contentious times, such […]
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Maine GOP slams video about Michaud campaign
PORTLAND — Maine Republicans criticized Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Michaud on Friday for retweeting a video featuring a rap song with a lewd reference to Republican Sen. Susan Collins. The roughly five-minute video that takes a behind-the-scenes look at Michaud’s campaign was made by a Maine multimedia production company. His campaign did not pay for or […]
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A. Lauria: Cares about all Mainers
I’m writing to endorse Susan Collins for re-election as Maine’s U.S. senator. I am heavily involved in veterans issues and I know she is a strong voice and advocate in Washington for veterans, their families and surviving spouses. I hear from veterans almost every day who tell me that Sen. Collins advocates for them with […]
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A. Tremblay: The choice is easy
This year the choice in the race for United States Senate is an easy one. In Susan Collins we have one of the hardest working, dedicated and determined public servants in Maine’s rich political history. Collins has the courage to make decisions based on how they will impact her constituents, rather than simply following party […]
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Maine delegation wants more information, debate on ISIS action
After President Barack Obama made his case to the American people that the United States needs to take strong military actions against the Islamic State, he faced a divided Congress. Maine’s Congressional delegations released statements that agreed with the president that the Islamic State is a dangerous terrorist organization. They also want a chance to […]
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Bellows hits Collins for lack of support for constitutional amendment to roll back Citizens United
PORTLAND — As the U.S. Senate prepares for a preliminary vote on a constitutional amendment to stem the ever-growing tide of big money in politics, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Shenna Bellows took the opportunity Monday to blast Sen. Susan Collins, her Republican opponent, for refusing to sign on to that effort. The proposal was authored […]
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S. Gagnon: Concerned about marijuana
Sen. Susan Collins hit the nail on the head when she explained to the Sun Journal (Aug. 29) her opposition to the legalization of recreational marijuana. Collins is a leader in the Senate for supporting youth substance abuse prevention. We at SAM Maine (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) wholeheartedly agree with her concerns. As Sen. Collins […]