AUGUSTA — Diminished ranks of Maine House Republicans looked to a fresh face to lead them as they resume the role of minority party.
John Richardson
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Political spending triggers backlash for Mainers
Concern about the influence of anonymous contributors has some pushing for legal remedies that others oppose.
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Brutal, expensive Election 2012 has public clamoring for curbs on spending
SOUTH PORTLAND — Sally Davis was one of many voters who felt overwhelmed by all the expensive political advertisements leading up to Tuesday’s election.
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Senator-elect King hurries to assemble his team
Scheduled to be sworn in Jan. 3, independent Angus King can pull talent from both sides of the aisle.
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Snowe urges compromise and a softer party line
The outgoing senator urges both parties to compromise on the fiscal crisis, and says Republicans need to broaden the party’s appeal.
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Democrats ask King to choose their side
The independent senator-elect is expected to align with them but insists he’ll remain an independent voice.
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King wins Maine’s pivotal U.S. Senate seat
The 68-year-old, Harley Davidson-riding, politically independent former two-term governor weathered a storm of negative television ads from out-of-state groups trying to elect a Republican majority to the Senate.
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Turnout in Maine likely to be heavy as voters finally get to have their say
Polling places will be open across the state until 8 p.m. Tuesday, and voters are energized and eager to have their say on the issues, from the national to the local.
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Poll: Romney slicing into Obama’s lead in Maine
Romney gains among men in the latest Maine survey, but Obama still holds a 7-percentage-point edge; also, same-sex marriage heads for a showdown.
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Secretary of state taking unpaid time to campaign
Out of vacation time, Charlie Summers often works for free. A deputy is managing elections.