His U.S. House race rival criticizes the ad, which is similar to one used in 2010, as ‘reactionary.’
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Truth Test: Senate candidates tell falsehoods at debate
Republican Charlie Summers, Independent Angus King and Democrat Cynthia Dill all made inaccurate claims during Monday’s debate in Lewiston.
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Fresh waves of anti-Angus King ads to air
The independent’s campaign fires back at ads sponsored by national pro-Republican groups.
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US Chamber launches new ads in Maine, Montana, Ohio
A Chamber official declined to say how much the group was spending for the ads that will air for 10 days to two weeks, simply calling them a “massive buy.”
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Maine’s U.S. Senate candidates debate taxes, health care
The debate, the third of the campaign, illustrated major policy differences between independent Angus King, Republican Charlie Summers and Democrat Cynthia Dill.
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Michaud to begin airing ad on TV
A week ago, Kevin Raye — the Republican challenger from Perry — began appearing on TV stations in all of Maine’s three TV markets.
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Sierra Club endorses King in Senate race
PORTLAND — The Sierra Club has endorsed Maine independent Angus King in the race to fill the U.S Senate seat being vacated by Republican Olympia Snowe. Steve Mistler has the details in his Capitol Ticker blog.
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Truth Test: Republican ad fails to get facts, period
It attacks two Senate candidates: independent Angus King over a loan he didn’t benefit from and Democrat Cynthia Dill over bills that died before affecting taxpayers.
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Gaffe thrusts Maine into power struggle to control U.S. Senate
The outcome here takes on new importance after a Missouri candidate’s remarks prompt Republicans to throw up their hands there.
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Wind deal dogs Angus King
When Angus King launched his wind energy business in 2007, the notion of clean power was gaining popularity and the former governor was anxious to be its pitchman. “I’m excited about it,” King said at the time. “I hope it’s a positive experience for us and for Maine.” King is still positive about wind power, […]