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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
James Boyle on Free Trade
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| Democratic Challenger for ME Governor:
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Kenneth Capron on Free Trade
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Support & expand free trade. (Jul 2018)
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Alan Caron on Free Trade
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Support & expand free trade. (Jul 2018)
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Eliot Cutler on Free Trade
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| Independent Challenger:
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Paul LePage on Free Trade
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Republican Governor candidate:
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- Make Maine more competitive vs. fierce global competition. (Feb 2014)
- Reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. (Jul 2014)
- Support long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. (Apr 2015)
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Mary Mayhew on Free Trade
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| Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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Michael Michaud on Free Trade
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
- Sponsored bill to review free trade agreements biennially. (Jun 2009)
- Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
- Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
- Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Mar 2013)
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Janet Mills on Free Trade
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| Democratic candidate for Maine Governor:
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Shawn Moody on Free Trade
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| Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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Susan Rice on Free Trade
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Domestic Policy:
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- Deal with challenge from China in lockstep with allies. (Nov 2019)
- China is US's most consequential international relationship. (Jan 2017)
- US beneficiary of free trade; don't cede leadership to China. (Jan 2017)
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Mike Thibodeau on Free Trade
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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 Free Trade
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Democratic Challenger:
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- NAFTA damaged our manufacturing sector; so will TPP. (Aug 2014)
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Eric Brakey on Free Trade
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GOP Candidate for U.S Senate from Maine:
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- I don't think tariffs are a good thing. (Nov 2018)
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Susan Collins on Free Trade
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Republican Jr Senator (ME):
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- Some trade agreements have resulted in more tariffs. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
- Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
- Voted NO on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
- Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
- Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002)
- Rated 67% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Free trade with post-Orange Revolution Ukraine. (Apr 2005)
- Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
- Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
- Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
- Rated 75% by the USAE, indicating support for trade engagement. (Dec 2012)
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Scott D`Amboise on Free Trade
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Opposes NAFTA; consider human rights in trade relations. (Nov 2006)
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Sara Gideon on Free Trade
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Chris Lyons on Free Trade
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Libertarian candidate for Maine U. S. Senator:
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- Support & expand free trade. (Mar 2018)
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Janet Mills on Free Trade
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| Democratic Candidate for governor of Maine:
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Susan Rice on Free Trade
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Deal with challenge from China in lockstep with allies. (Nov 2019)
- China is US's most consequential international relationship. (Jan 2017)
- US beneficiary of free trade; don't cede leadership to China. (Jan 2017)
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Zak Ringelstein on Free Trade
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Democratic candidate for Maine U. S. Senate:
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- Protect economy from harmful international trade agreements. (Jun 2018)
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Betsy Sweet on Free Trade
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Jared Golden on Free Trade
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted against USMCA trade pacts as no benefit to Maine. (Jan 2020)
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Michael Michaud on Free Trade
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
- Sponsored bill to review free trade agreements biennially. (Jun 2009)
- Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
- Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
- Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Mar 2013)
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Chellie Pingree on Free Trade
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
- Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
- Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
- $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
- Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
- Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
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Bruce Poliquin on Free Trade
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Promote trade and investment opportunities. (Nov 2014)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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John Baldacci on Free Trade
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
- Rescinded state commitment under CAFTA. (Aug 2005)
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Angus King on Free Trade
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Independent Senate Challenger:
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- Develop an open North American energy market. (Jul 2000)
- Foster globalization with New England & Eastern Canada. (Aug 2001)
- Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
- More business cooperation between New England & East Canada. (Jun 1998)
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Angus King on Free Trade
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Former Independent Governor (1995-2002):
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- Develop an open North American energy market. (Jul 2000)
- Foster globalization with New England & Eastern Canada. (Aug 2001)
- Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Jan 2020)
- More business cooperation between New England & East Canada. (Jun 1998)
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Tom Allen on Free Trade
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Review existing trade agreements that damaged US economy. (Sep 2008)
- Level the playing field; we have tipped the balance away. (Mar 2008)
- Opposes CAFTA, but supports GATT & WTO. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 50% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
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Tom Allen on Free Trade
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Review existing trade agreements that damaged US economy. (Sep 2008)
- Level the playing field; we have tipped the balance away. (Mar 2008)
- Opposes CAFTA, but supports GATT & WTO. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
- Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 50% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
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William Cohen on Free Trade
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
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Jim Longley on Free Trade
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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Jean Hay Bright on Free Trade
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Democratic challenger:
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- Strongly Opposes expanding free trade. (Dec 2005)
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Matt Dunlap on Free Trade
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Democratic Senate Challenger (2012):
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- Protect our future from unfair trade agreements. (Mar 2012)
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Eric Mehnert on Free Trade
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Guise of free trade really rewards big business. (Sep 2005)
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Chellie Pingree on Free Trade
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
- Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
- Require open markets for US goods in all trade agreements. (May 2011)
- $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
- Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Dec 2019)
- Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
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John Baldacci on Free Trade
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
- Rescinded state commitment under CAFTA. (Aug 2005)
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Eric Brakey on Free Trade
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Republican (District 2):
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- I don't think tariffs are a good thing. (Nov 2018)
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Cynthia Dill on Free Trade
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Keep tariffs against foreign products that compete unfairly. (Aug 2012)
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Olympia Snowe on Free Trade
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Republican Sr Senator (ME):
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- Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
- Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
- Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
- Voted NO on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
- Voted NO on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
- Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
- Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002)
- Rated 58% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
- Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
- Tariffs against countries undervaluing their currency. (May 2009)
- Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 63% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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Charlie Summers on Free Trade
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Secretary of State; Republican Senate Challenger:
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- I support free trade, but protect shoe factories. (Aug 2012)
- Free trade yes, but sanctions on Venezuela. (Nov 2008)
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