In two debates this month, Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin has said he was a “job creator” during his 35 years in private business. The 2nd District incumbent contrasted his record with that of his three opponents in the Nov. 6 election, including Democrat Jared Golden, who allegedly haven’t created any jobs. In a letter […]
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Congressional candidates clash in 2nd District debate
Several times during Tuesday’s congressional debate in Maine’s 2nd District, Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin assailed Nancy Pelosi, the California Democrat who serves as her party’s leader in the U.S. House of Representatives. The two-term incumbent sought during the hourlong, televised debate to tie Pelosi to his Democratic challenger, Jared Golden. Though Golden, a state representative […]
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Super-rich play the wrong music
“He who pays the piper, calls the tune.” According to opensecrets.org, Bruce Poliquin’s campaign has received a mere 1 percent of his campaign funds from individual contributions of less than $200. Jared Golden has received 26 percent of his funds from such contributions. That confirms what we already know. Golden risked his life for the […]
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Jared Golden hauls in $2.7 million in most recent quarter
In the most recent quarter, Lewiston Democrat Jared Golden raised five times as much money for his 2nd Congressional District race as the Republican incumbent he hopes to defeat. Golden brought in $2.7 million compared to $538,000 for U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, who has represented the sprawling district since 2014. Calling it an […]
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Golden will meet the challenges
Not since Ed Muskie and Bill Cohen have Maine voters had the unique opportunity to send a candidate to Washington, D.C., with the integrity and leadership qualities of Jared Golden. Golden is hard-working, down-to-Earth and a true Mainer, wishing to serve every citizen in the state of Maine. He knows the needs of Maine’s people […]
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Jared Golden opts to participate in Maine Public debate after all
LEWISTON — One day after his campaign said congressional hopeful Jared Golden would steer clear of a final campaign debate, the Lewiston Democrat said Friday that he’ll take part after all in Maine Public’s Oct. 28 2nd District debate even if the Republican incumbent opts to sit it out. “It’s not too late” for two-term […]
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Final debate of 2nd District U.S. House race slated for Tuesday
LEWISTON — Democratic congressional candidate Jared Golden said Thursday he is eager to challenge the 2nd District Republican incumbent “at any time, in any place.” But Golden is likely to get only one more chance: When the four candidates vying for U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s seat gather for a televised debate next Tuesday. Poliquin’s campaign […]
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Jared Golden, Bruce Poliquin decline Maine Public debate invite
LEWISTON — Democratic congressional hopeful Jared Golden on Thursday accused the Republican incumbent he hopes to unseat of hiding from Maine voters by skipping a Maine Public debate and declining other opportunities to defend his record openly. Then he said he won’t participate in the Maine Public debate either. U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a two-term Republican […]
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Golden rates F- on taxpayer support
I’m confused. Is Jared Golden running for Congress or commandant of the Marine Corps? Former Democrat, now Republican, Sen. Tom Saviello joyfully related how Golden works across the aisle. Apparently this trait did not extend to Lewiston city staff and mayor. Golden and the rest of Lewiston’s state legislators voted against all city welfare bills, […]
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Golden appreciated for being moderate
Many people share the weariness of the season as the airwaves are flooded with political ads. I am particularly struck this year by the negative campaign being waged against Jared Golden, Democratic contender for the Second Congressional District. His detractors have even set up a website, deceptively titled “jaredgoldenforme,” to spout the same inflammatory “Nancy […]