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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
James Boyle on Gun Control
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| Democratic Challenger for ME Governor:
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Kenneth Capron on Gun Control
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Right to gun ownership, except for criminals. (Jul 2018)
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Alan Caron on Gun Control
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Common-sense regulations on firearms. (Jul 2018)
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Eliot Cutler on Gun Control
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Independent Challenger:
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- Restrict access to firearms via universal background checks. (Dec 2013)
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Paul LePage on Gun Control
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Republican Governor candidate:
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- Allow concealed carry guns without a permit. (Jul 2015)
- Support 2nd amendment with no exceptions. (Nov 2010)
- Upholds Constitutional right to bear arms. (Nov 2010)
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Mary Mayhew on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Pro gun ownership and armed guards wherever needed. (Feb 2018)
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Michael Michaud on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Janet Mills on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Maine Governor:
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- Ban bump stocks and high-capacity magazine. (Nov 2018)
- Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Nov 2008)
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Shawn Moody on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Right to bear arms "shall never be questioned. (Nov 2018)
- Pro 2nd Amendment; wants armed officials in high schools. (Sep 2018)
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Susan Rice on Gun Control
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Mike Thibodeau on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger for ME Governor:
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- Allow concealed carry guns without a permit. (Jun 2015)
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Senate:
ME 2020: 2020 ME Senatorial race
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Shenna Bellows on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Was NRA member, but left because they became too extreme. (Dec 2013)
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Eric Brakey on Gun Control
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GOP Candidate for U.S Senate from Maine:
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- Oppose background checks for individual gun transfers. (Nov 2018)
- The second amendment is essential for liberty. (Jun 2017)
- Bipartisan Republican leads the charge to less gun control. (Apr 2017)
- Allow concealed carry guns without a permit. (Jun 2015)
- Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Susan Collins on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator (ME):
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- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
- Rated B+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Scott D`Amboise on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Right to bear arms, and nominate justices who agree. (Jan 2012)
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Sara Gideon on Gun Control
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority. (Jun 2020)
- Oppose concealed carry without a permit. (Jun 2015)
- Rated 33% by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2017)
- Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Chris Lyons on Gun Control
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Libertarian candidate for Maine U. S. Senator:
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- Absolute right to gun ownership. (Mar 2018)
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Janet Mills on Gun Control
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Democratic Candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Ban bump stocks and high-capacity magazine. (Nov 2018)
- Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Nov 2008)
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Susan Rice on Gun Control
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Zak Ringelstein on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Maine U. S. Senate:
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- Most Americans wants gun control but NRA stops it. (Mar 2018)
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Betsy Sweet on Gun Control
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Rated 13% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2017)
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Jared Golden on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted against universal background checks. (Aug 2019)
- Oppose concealed carry without a permit. (Jun 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Michael Michaud on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Chellie Pingree on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Bruce Poliquin on Gun Control
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Strong supporter of the Second Amendment. (Nov 2014)
- Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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John Baldacci on Gun Control
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- Allow concealed carry. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Angus King on Gun Control
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Independent Senate Challenger:
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- Supports gun rights. (Apr 2012)
- No gun permits for men under restraining orders. (Jan 2001)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Angus King on Gun Control
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Former Independent Governor (1995-2002):
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- Supports gun rights. (Apr 2012)
- No gun permits for men under restraining orders. (Jan 2001)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Tom Allen on Gun Control
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Tom Allen on Gun Control
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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William Cohen on Gun Control
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Jim Longley on Gun Control
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Jean Hay Bright on Gun Control
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Democratic challenger:
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- Neutral on absolute right to gun ownership. (Dec 2005)
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Matt Dunlap on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate Challenger (2012):
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- Ease or repeal restrictions on purchase & possession of guns. (Nov 2002)
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Eric Mehnert on Gun Control
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Chellie Pingree on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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John Baldacci on Gun Control
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- Allow concealed carry. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Eric Brakey on Gun Control
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Republican (District 2):
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- Oppose background checks for individual gun transfers. (Nov 2018)
- The second amendment is essential for liberty. (Jun 2017)
- Bipartisan Republican leads the charge to less gun control. (Apr 2017)
- Allow concealed carry guns without a permit. (Jun 2015)
- Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Cynthia Dill on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Responsible gun ownership but not assault rifles or AK47s. (May 2012)
- I battled attempts to put more guns in hands of teenagers. (May 2012)
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Olympia Snowe on Gun Control
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Republican Sr Senator (ME):
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- Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
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Charlie Summers on Gun Control
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Secretary of State; Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Allow individuals to carry concealed guns. (Nov 2008)
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