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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
James Boyle on Immigration
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| Democratic Challenger for ME Governor:
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Kenneth Capron on Immigration
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. (Jul 2018)
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Alan Caron on Immigration
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. (Jul 2018)
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Eliot Cutler on Immigration
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Independent Challenger:
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- Aggressively court educated and skilled legal immigrants. (Dec 2013)
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Paul LePage on Immigration
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Republican Governor candidate:
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- Build border fence as high as the Great Wall of China. (Sep 2014)
- Welcome immigrants, but no welfare for legal non-citizens. (Feb 2011)
- No voting nor rights nor handouts for non-citizens. (Nov 2010)
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Mary Mayhew on Immigration
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Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Slash funds for new immigrants & asylum seekers. (Feb 2017)
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Michael Michaud on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Janet Mills on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for Maine Governor:
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- Condemns President's ban on refugees. (Jan 2017)
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Shawn Moody on Immigration
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Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Work with federal officials against illegal immigrants. (Sep 2018)
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Susan Rice on Immigration
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Domestic Policy:
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- Viruses have no nationality and respect no borders. (Mar 2020)
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Mike Thibodeau on Immigration
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| Republican Challenger for ME Governor:
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Senate:
ME 2020: 2020 ME Senatorial race
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Shenna Bellows on Immigration
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Leader in the Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition. (Nov 2013)
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Eric Brakey on Immigration
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GOP Candidate for U.S Senate from Maine:
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- We must put our citizens first. (Nov 2018)
- Secure the border and keep immigrants off welfare. (Feb 2018)
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Susan Collins on Immigration
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Republican Jr Senator (ME):
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- Co-sponsored bill for path to citizenship for DREAMers. (Oct 2020)
- Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
- Cover child resident aliens under Medicaid and SCHIP. (May 2005)
- Rated 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
- Increase limitations for H-1B, H-2B, and L-visas. (Apr 2008)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
- Pro-border security, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Scott D`Amboise on Immigration
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Use military to secure our borders. (Jan 2012)
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Sara Gideon on Immigration
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Chris Lyons on Immigration
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Libertarian candidate for Maine U. S. Senator:
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- Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens. (Mar 2018)
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Janet Mills on Immigration
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Democratic Candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Condemns President's ban on refugees. (Jan 2017)
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Susan Rice on Immigration
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Viruses have no nationality and respect no borders. (Mar 2020)
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Zak Ringelstein on Immigration
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Democratic candidate for Maine U. S. Senate:
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- Welcomes immigrants as assets to both society and economy. (Jun 2018)
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Betsy Sweet on Immigration
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Pay for transition costs of new Mainers. (Nov 2018)
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Jared Golden on Immigration
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Reform immigration system; secure our borders. (Jun 2019)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Feb 2019)
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Michael Michaud on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 8% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Chellie Pingree on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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Bruce Poliquin on Immigration
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Legal immigration is good for America; illegal isn't. (Nov 2014)
- Supports deportation of illlegals, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports deportation of illlegals, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Voted YES to ban DREAMer immigrants from military service. (Jun 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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John Baldacci on Immigration
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
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Angus King on Immigration
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Independent Senate Challenger:
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- No automated entry-exit control system; allow free flow. (Jul 2000)
- Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
- Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
- Opposes more border security, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Angus King on Immigration
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Former Independent Governor (1995-2002):
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- No automated entry-exit control system; allow free flow. (Jul 2000)
- Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
- Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
- Opposes more border security, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Terminate national emergency at the Southern border. (Mar 2019)
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Tom Allen on Immigration
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Guarantee that who receive benefits have paid into system. (Oct 2008)
- Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Tom Allen on Immigration
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Guarantee that who receive benefits have paid into system. (Oct 2008)
- Voted NO on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by FAIR, indicating a voting record loosening immigration. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 0% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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William Cohen on Immigration
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| Republican Senator (Former):
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Jim Longley on Immigration
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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Jean Hay Bright on Immigration
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Democratic challenger:
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- Clamp down on undocumented workers via employers. (Mar 2006)
- Neutral on encouraging immigration. (Dec 2005)
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Matt Dunlap on Immigration
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| Democratic Senate Challenger (2012):
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Eric Mehnert on Immigration
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Chellie Pingree on Immigration
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Rated Voted to legalize DREAMer immigrants via military service. (Jun 2016)
- Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)
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John Baldacci on Immigration
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- Voted YES on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 1998)
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Eric Brakey on Immigration
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Republican (District 2):
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- We must put our citizens first. (Nov 2018)
- Secure the border and keep immigrants off welfare. (Feb 2018)
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Cynthia Dill on Immigration
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Repeal residency requirement for driver's license. (Jun 2009)
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Olympia Snowe on Immigration
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Republican Sr Senator (ME):
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- Voted YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities". (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on comprehensive immigration reform. (Jun 2007)
- Voted YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government. (Jun 2007)
- Voted NO on eliminating the "Y" nonimmigrant guestworker program. (May 2007)
- Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
- Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
- Voted YES on allowing more foreign workers into the US for farm work. (Jul 1998)
- Voted YES on visas for skilled workers. (May 1998)
- Voted NO on limit welfare for immigrants. (Jun 1997)
- English immersion over bilingual education. (Jul 2001)
- Rated 25% by USBC, indicating an open-border stance. (Dec 2006)
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Charlie Summers on Immigration
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Secretary of State; Republican Senate Challenger:
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- No citizenship for illegals; yes temporary worker visas. (Nov 2008)
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