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King airs first TV ad of campaign

by Michael Shepherd September 7, 2012

In the ad, dubbed ‘Think Independent,’ the former governor promises to ‘shake up Washington.’

Candidate position website launched for Maine

by The Associated Press September 6, 2012

The “VoteEasy” website allows people to compare their own views on the issues to those of the presidential and Maine congressional candidates.

House, News, Politics

Rep. Mike Michaud takes it easy with campaign; makes stop in Benton

by Ben McCanna September 6, 2012

BENTON — With just nine weeks until the election, incumbent Democratic Rep. Mike Michaud has continued his soft-sell approach to campaigning.

News, Politics, Senate

Warren says Obama is a fighter for middle class

by The Associated Press September 5, 2012

The Mass. U.S. Senate candidate says the “system is rigged” to benefit rich and hurt the rest, and Republican policies will make it worse.

News, Politics, Senate

Summers launches 1st TV ad in Senate race

by The Associated Press September 4, 2012

A Summers spokesman says the ads will start airing on Wednesday.

House, News, Politics

Pingree rallies Maine workers at breakfast honoring Working Class Heroes

by Deirdre Fleming September 3, 2012

Retired trade union activists John Newton and Wayne Poland were honored with Working Class Hero awards.

Politics, Senate

Summers’ new front against King may be in the wind

by John Richardson September 1, 2012

Republicans criticize the independent former governor as a wind farm developer who benefited from a controversial federal loan guarantee. Angus King, however, says he’s proud of the Record Hill project.

Politics, Senate

Truth Test: Funding for tourism, visits to Maine both increased under King

by Michael Shepherd September 1, 2012

“(State government under King) increased funding for tourism promotion from $1.5 (million) annually in 1995 to over $6 million annually in 2003, resulting in a significant increase in visits to Maine.” — From Angus King’s “record” Web page Angus King’s campaign for the U.S. Senate is just about on the money here. His administration presided […]