Spending by entities other than the candidates themselves is on pace to eclipse 2010’s $1.5 million.
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National Democratic group to spend on Maine legislative races
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee says it will target five battleground races.
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Bill Nemitz: PAC’s attacks give positive campaign a black eye
Looking for a little civility in our politics? Let’s drop in on Maine Senate District 11 … “I think my race has two really compelling candidates,” said Dick Woodbury, the Senate’s lone independent, who for the past two years has represented Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gray, Long Island, North Yarmouth and Yarmouth. Meaning Woodbury actually […]
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Election 2012: Both sides spending lavishly on Maine’s state races
The battle for control of the Legislature has attracted money from in- and out-of-state groups.
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Political Notebook: Last week’s target: King’s money
Democrat Cynthia Dill tries to turn King’s wealth against him in Senate debates, and Republican Charlie Summers takes a jab at his tax rate.
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Maine Clean Election incumbent now a ‘sitting duck’
Critics say District 11 shows the downside of altering a program meant to minimize big-money’s influence.
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Snowe gets Business Hall of Fame Award
In her acceptance speech, she urges Mainers to vote for those who will work toward common ground and against those who won’t.
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National group spends $1.7 million on pro-Angus King ads
Two new TV ads could help Angus King counter Republican attack ads, but may pose political risks.
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Bill Nemitz: Mayor should reconsider where ‘trouble always starts’
Lewiston Mayor Robert Macdonald needs to get out more. Starting with a short trip to Maine’s largest city . . .
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Summers tries to clarify abortion stance
The Republican candidate for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat says an answer on a questionnaire was a mistake by his campaign.