“Would there be any population of the world left?” the Republican told a group in Iowa.
politics
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Eric Brakey rounds up endorsements for congressional race
The Auburn Republican plans to announce formally next month that he will take on U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, a 2nd District Democrat serving his first term.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democratic ‘dark money’ group targets Susan Collins
Maine Momentum has reserved at least $722,000 worth of advertising through early January to ‘educate’ voters about Maine’s senior senator as she heads into a re-election year.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Records show Sara Gideon disclosed reimbursement for donations
A Maine Democratic Senate hopeful is facing criticism for disclosing that her leadership political action committee reimbursed herself for political contributions in 2015 and 2016
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Senate passes Trump-backed budget deal, averting threat of financial crisis, shutdown, automatic spending cuts
Senate passes Trump-backed budget deal, averting threat of financial crisis, shutdown, automatic spending cuts
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Maine’s lawmakers call for more effort to combat hate crimes
Though hate crimes appear to be down in Maine, the state’s senators and members of Congress say it’s important to address i t.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Collins, King reserve judgment on likely National Intelligence director nominee
President Trump tweeted that he plans to nominate Rep. John Ratcliffe of Texas to replace outgoing director Daniel Coats, but no official nomination has been made.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Brakey files to challenge Golden in 2nd Congressional District race
Auburn Republican Eric Brakey filed with the FEC Monday as a formal candidate in the sprawling rural district that’s up for grabs in next year’s race.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Uncategorized
Bucking trend, Golden opposes House impeachment inquiry
Maine’s 2nd District congressman says going after Trump would only contribute to partisan rancor.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
GOP’s Eric Brakey has raised more than $100K for possible congressional race
The former Auburn state senator is likely to challenge Democrat Jared Golden in 2020’s 2nd District election.