The Republican in the field advocates repeal, while his rivals support the law and say even more needs to be done.
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Voters face transportation, other bonds
Four questions on the statewide ballot call for Maine residents to back $75.7 million in borrowing.
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Know the signs – they say a lot about candidates, causes
Political placards seem to scream at us, but those who make the ads say there’s an art to conveying an effective message.
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Political Notebook: No arguing it’s season of debates
Three live face-offs involving Maine’s U.S. Senate candidates are scheduled for this week.
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Maine same-sex marriage PAC raises $963,700
The October figure brings its total for the campaign to $4.3 million, according to preliminary numbers.
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Dill: Don’t be afraid of vote-splitting
Maine U.S. Senate candidate Cynthia Dill held a news conference Friday to encourage supporters to stick with her and not vote for someone else out of fear.
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Bill Nemitz: Linda Bean evokes Hitler in rant on Obama
Is Barack Obama comparable to a man who helped murder 11 million people? One Maine lobster-roll saleswoman says “yes.”
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Maine ethics staff against PAC-candidate probe
The recommendation goes to the full commission for a final determination in the case against Nichi Farnham.
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When King is criticized online, staff returns fire
Internal emails show campaign volunteers often post countering comments using a screen alias, and experts say that’s not uncommon.
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Truth Test: King TV ad correct about cutting taxes, but not about deficit
King’s short, simple message about his record as governor in the ad is half-true.