Courtney has hitched his wagon to this Legislature’s accomplishments, and his first foray into TV so far is mostly good on the truth. The Legislature did make a good number of solidly bipartisan reforms. However, he erred on a big one, involving his chamber’s vote on reducing MaineCare rolls. Therefore, we have to bring down his truth rating a bit.
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Romney trying to shift focus back to economy
Following a quick fundraising trip to New York, Romney was headed Friday to Ohio, which has been essential to any Republican seeking the White House.
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Poll shows tight presidential race in NH
The percentage of those who are undecided jumped to 12 percent from 4 percent in August.
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In debate, Maine candidates differ on energy issues
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Charlie Summers said during a debate Thursday that he doesn’t believe humans are the primary cause of climate change.
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Senate candidates outline views in first debate
Summers and King show they have differences, but there are no back-and-forth arguments.
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Obama edges out Romney in August fundraising
Despite Obama’s advantage in August, it’s the third straight month Romney has collected more than $100 million.
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Obama swings through swing state next door
Before a large crowd in New Hampshire, President Obama urges voters to re-elect him and let him finish the job of fixing America’s economy.
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King airs first TV ad of campaign
In the ad, dubbed ‘Think Independent,’ the former governor promises to ‘shake up Washington.’
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Candidate position website launched for Maine
The “VoteEasy” website allows people to compare their own views on the issues to those of the presidential and Maine congressional candidates.
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Obama, Romney campaigning in NH on Friday
Both campaigns have lavished attention on New Hampshire given its status as a swing state.