“It is a sign of confidence in my ability to carry the message of working people,” she said.
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Maine candidates stand firm on abortion beliefs
As a debate swirls around the nation, five of Maine’s seven major congressional candidates — including two Republicans — say they are pro-choice.
Campaign tactic for Democrats: Quote Todd Akin
From Colorado to New Hampshire to Illinois, Democrats are using the Missouri congressman’s comments about rape as a political bludgeon.
Akin defiant as calls for him to quit Senate race escalate
After two days of apologizing, he grew angry and let a deadline pass for an easy withdrawal.
Bill Nemitz: Recipe for junk news calls for a grain of salt
Today we examine the art of cooking up your own junk news. Not familiar with it? Check out Maine’s U.S. Senate race . . .
Dill gets 2 endorsements in Maine Senate race
The Maine State Employees Association and the Maine State Nurses have decided to endorse Dill in the three-way race for the U.S. Senate.
Sen. Snowe says Akin should quit race
Calling his comments “repugnant and outlandish,” the Maine Republican says the GOP should deny Akin any funding should he decide not to step aside.
Defying Republicans, Akin to stay in Senate race
“Overnight, everybody decides, ‘Well, Akin can’t possibly win.’ … I don’t agree with that,” Todd Akin says.
Activist campaign targets Maine Senate race
A spokesman says One Vote 2012 is reaching out to Maine candidates to join its fight against poverty and disease around the world.
GOP comes down hard on Akin over rape remark
He’s a threat to Republicans’ efforts to retake the Senate, a Senate GOP chairman tells him.