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Washington Notebook: Gay-rights advocates thank Collins

The senator is applauded for being the only Republican so far to sign on to bills that target bias in jury selection and immigration cases.

by From staff reports September 29, 2012

A nonpartisan group declines to pick a favorite, saying none of the candidates adequately addressed the concerns of the group’s members.

The independent and presumed leader in the U.S. Senate race would face the most scrutiny.

The move indicates that political parties see a lot riding on the race for the U.S. Senate.

Ask Erskine Bowles. Or Angus King himself. They both give pretty convincing answers . . .

Summers campaign manager Lance Dutson said the campaign decided to skip the forums because of scheduling conflicts.

by The Associated Press September 27, 2012

Both candidates for the U.S. Senate seat point to their respective records on disabilities issues.

The latest survey results are roughly in line with others released earlier this month.

by BEN McCANNA Morning Sentinel September 25, 2012

The slight could indicate that national party leaders view the effort to unseat Mike Michaud as futile.

The candidate’s campaign had asked that the ads be pulled, claiming there are inaccuracies.