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Democratic ‘dark money’ group targets Susan Collins

by Steve Collins August 13, 2019November 5, 2019

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

by KATHLEEN RONAYNE and ADAM BEAM Associated Press July 30, 2019July 30, 2019

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

by Matt Pearce Los Angeles Times (TNS) July 30, 2019July 30, 2019

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

by Steve Collins July 29, 2019November 5, 2019

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

by Steve Collins July 27, 2019July 27, 2019

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

by Steve Collins July 24, 2019November 5, 2019

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

by Scott Thistle July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

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.