National money is already flowing into Maine’s 2020 Senate race, offering the latest indicator that incumbent Republican Susan Collins faces a stiff reelection fight.
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Trump’s New Hampshire struggle: Voters feeling ‘Trumpgret’
An August University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll found that 42% of New Hampshire adults approve of President Donald Trump while 53% disapprove.
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Eric Brakey rounds up endorsements for congressional race
The Auburn Republican plans to announce formally next month that he will take on U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a 2nd District Democrat serving his first term.
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Democratic ‘dark money’ group targets Susan Collins
Maine Momentum has reserved at least $722,000 worth of advertising through early January to ‘educate’ voters about Maine’s senior senator as she heads into a re-election year.
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California governor signs law requiring presidential candidates release tax returns
The law, aimed at Trump, requires presidential hopefuls to release tax returns before they can appear on the primary ballot.
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7 things to watch for during Night 1 of the Democratic debate in Detroit
The debate is likely to be a showdown between Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.
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Brakey files to challenge Golden in 2nd Congressional District race
Auburn Republican Eric Brakey filed with the FEC Monday as a formal candidate in the sprawling rural district that’s up for grabs in next year’s race.
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GOP’s Eric Brakey has raised more than $100K for possible congressional run
The former Auburn state senator appears likely to challenge Democrat Jared Golden in 2020’s 2nd District election.
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State treasurer backs Buttigieg for president
Henry Beck’s endorsement marks the first by a top Maine Democrat as his party tries to winnow the field of possible challengers to President Donald Trump.
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New poll finds support drops for Susan Collins in Maine
The Morning Consult poll found the Republican incumbent had the second-lowest approval rating of any senator, while Sen. Angus King was the most-liked senator.