Miscommunication about whether U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin had planned to attend prompts Jared Golden to challenge Poliquin about his absence and the Poliquin campaingn to accuse Golden of lying.
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Jared Golden changes course, says he’ll be at Maine Public debate even if Poliquin isn’t
Misunderstandings and miscommunication lead to confusion and mutual criticism between the 2nd District incumbent and his Democratic challenger.
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In 2nd District, Golden accuses Poliquin of ducking debates
Rep. Bruce Poliquin, who is fighting for re-election against Democratic hopeful Jared Golden, says he never said he would attend a debate sponsored by Maine Public.
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Poliquin and Golden slug it out in first debate in 2nd Congressional District race
Poliquin’s 2017 vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act came up often — but not when he was talking.
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Nation’s eyes on Maine’s 2nd District
The race between Bruce Poliquin and Jared Golden is among the most closely watched in the U.S.
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Obama endorses Democrat Jared Golden in bid to unseat Poliquin in 2nd District
The former president also tweets his support for 11 Democrats running for the Maine Legislature, including Senate candidates Karen Kusiak and Tom Wright.
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New law lets some Maine veterans skip course work and take nursing exam
Those hoping to be fast-tracked and become LPNs must have served in a medical corps, spent at least 12 months providing bedside patient care and left the military with an honorable discharge.
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Top political analyst has eyes on Maine’s 2nd District
A blue wave could wash away Bruce Poliquin, Charlie Cook says.
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Marine Corps service, work-filled childhood informs Golden’s political agenda
Jared Golden says he draws inspiration from spirituality, a belief in the value of service and the cooperation of people of all political stripes.
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Golden and Poliquin exchange fire over political ads
Both candidates in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District say they have been unfairly attacked.