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Indiana U.S. Senate candidate stands by rape comments

Richard Mourdock has drawn comparisons to Todd Akin for his comment that rape pregnancies are “something God intended.”

Dill and King put more emphasis on green fuels and oppose nuclear, but Summers favors broader uses of all domestic sources, such as oil drilling.

by The Associated Press October 23, 2012

Indiana Republican Richard Mourdock’s comments have drawn heavy criticism nationally from women’s groups and women on social media.

by KEVIN FREKING/Associated Press October 23, 2012

The nonprofit Crossroads GPS says it’s spending $5.8 million this week in Indiana, Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio and Virginia.

Most contributors to the top three candidates are Mainers, but out-of-state checks are the biggest.

Here is a look at where Maine’s three lesser-known U.S. Senate candidates stand on the issues of jobs and the economy.

Voters can see how their views align with positions on taxes, regulations, green energy, job creation and more.

by The Associated Press October 22, 2012

Raye previously worked for Snowe for 17 years, including more than six years as her chief of staff in Washington.

Maine’s agriculture commissioner voices concerns about the impact to price protections for the state’s dairy farmers.

Republican Jon Courtney says he knew what he was getting into by challenging incumbent Chellie Pingree.