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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

James Boyle on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Challenger for ME Governor: Click here for James Boyle on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kenneth Capron on Welfare & Poverty
Independent candidate for governor of Maine: Click here for Kenneth Capron on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alan Caron on Welfare & Poverty
Independent candidate for governor of Maine: Click here for Alan Caron on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Eliot Cutler on Welfare & Poverty
Independent Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Eliot Cutler on other issues.
  • We need welfare reform but not demonization of recipients. (Jun 2014)
  • Never abandon citizens who are unemployed, ill, or hungry. (Dec 2013)
Paul LePage on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Governor candidate: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Paul LePage on other issues.
  • Expanding welfare entitlements is not compassionate. (Feb 2018)
  • Give people in need a hand up; don't give unneeded hand-outs. (Jul 2014)
  • Maine grew at 0.8% if we discount federal welfare payments. (Jun 2014)
  • Maine's TANF welfare system is too generous. (Jan 2014)
  • End welfare-on-day-one: No instant eligibility for benefits. (Feb 2011)
Mary Mayhew on Welfare & Poverty
Republican candidate for governor of Maine: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mary Mayhew on other issues.
  • Time limits on welfare benefits, to promote employment. (Jun 2017)
  • Auditor: DHHS improperly managed federal welfare funds. (Feb 2017)
Michael Michaud on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Representative (ME-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Michael Michaud on other issues.
  • Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Sponsored maintaining SNAP nutrition assistance program. (May 2013)
  • Public jobs on community-based public interest projects. (Dec 2009)
Janet Mills on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic candidate for Maine Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Janet Mills on other issues.
  • Build nearly 1000 more affordable homes over 8 years. (Jan 2020)
  • Demands release of publically funded welfare study. (Jan 2017)
Shawn Moody on Welfare & Poverty
Republican candidate for governor of Maine: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Shawn Moody on other issues.
  • Lifetime cap on welfare; with strong fraud detection. (Sep 2018)
Susan Rice on Welfare & Poverty
Domestic Policy: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Susan Rice on other issues.
  • 1994: Regrets no U.S. intervention in Rwandan genocide. (Jul 2020)
Mike Thibodeau on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Challenger for ME Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Thibodeau on other issues.
  • Allow some immigrants to receive public assistance. (Jun 2015)

Senate:

ME 2020: 2020 ME Senatorial race

Shenna Bellows on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Shenna Bellows on other issues.
  • No one in Washington stands up for people who are hurting. (Dec 2013)
  • Priority to pensions and poverty programs, not government. (Oct 2013)
Eric Brakey on Welfare & Poverty
GOP Candidate for U.S Senate from Maine: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Eric Brakey on other issues.
  • Disallow using food stamps to purchase junk food. (Jul 2016)
  • Allow some immigrants to receive public assistance. (Jun 2015)
Susan Collins on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Jr Senator (ME): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Susan Collins on other issues.
  • Block grants for state and local flexibility in welfare. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Tax credits to promote home ownership in distressed areas. (Apr 2003)
  • Fully fund AmeriCorps. (Jun 2003)
Scott D`Amboise on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scott D`Amboise on other issues.
  • Poverty aid thru religious or community-based organizations. (Nov 2006)
Sara Gideon on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sara Gideon on other issues.
  • Allow some immigrants to receive public assistance. (Jun 2015)
Chris Lyons on Welfare & Poverty
Libertarian candidate for Maine U. S. Senator: Click here for Chris Lyons on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Janet Mills on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Candidate for governor of Maine: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Janet Mills on other issues.
  • Build nearly 1000 more affordable homes over 8 years. (Jan 2020)
  • Demands release of publically funded welfare study. (Jan 2017)
Susan Rice on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Susan Rice on other issues.
  • 1994: Regrets no U.S. intervention in Rwandan genocide. (Jul 2020)
Zak Ringelstein on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic candidate for Maine U. S. Senate: Click here for Zak Ringelstein on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Betsy Sweet on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Betsy Sweet on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Jared Golden on Welfare & Poverty
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jared Golden on other issues.
  • Allow some immigrants to receive public assistance. (Jun 2015)
Michael Michaud on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Representative (ME-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Michael Michaud on other issues.
  • Voted YES on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Sponsored maintaining SNAP nutrition assistance program. (May 2013)
  • Public jobs on community-based public interest projects. (Dec 2009)
Chellie Pingree on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chellie Pingree on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Sponsored maintaining SNAP nutrition assistance program. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated Voted NO on transferring housing vouchers to ex-addicts. (Jun 2018)
Bruce Poliquin on Welfare & Poverty
Republican House Member (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Poliquin on other issues.
  • War on Poverty has failed after spending $16 trillion. (Nov 2014)
  • Voted YES for housing vouchers for recovering drug addicts. (Jun 2018)

Former candidates & officeholders:

John Baldacci on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.
  • Voted NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
Angus King on Welfare & Poverty
Independent Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Angus King on other issues.
  • Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001)
  • Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001)
Angus King on Welfare & Poverty
Former Independent Governor (1995-2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Angus King on other issues.
  • Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001)
  • Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001)
Tom Allen on Welfare & Poverty
2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
Tom Allen on Welfare & Poverty
2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on providing $70 million for Section 8 Housing vouchers. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on promoting work and marriage among TANF recipients. (Feb 2003)
  • Voted NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
William Cohen on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for William Cohen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on welfare block grants. (Aug 1996)
  • Voted NO on eliminating block grants for food stamps. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted YES on allowing state welfare waivers. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted YES on welfare overhaul. (Sep 1995)
Jim Longley on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Longley on other issues.
  • Limit welfare to 2 years & cut welfare spending. (Sep 1994)
Jean Hay Bright on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jean Hay Bright on other issues.
  • Opposes church-provided welfare services. (Dec 2005)
Matt Dunlap on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Senate Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matt Dunlap on other issues.
  • Expand state services to include the working poor. (Nov 2002)
Eric Mehnert on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Eric Mehnert on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chellie Pingree on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chellie Pingree on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining work requirement for welfare recipients. (Mar 2013)
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Sponsored maintaining SNAP nutrition assistance program. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated Voted NO on transferring housing vouchers to ex-addicts. (Jun 2018)
John Baldacci on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.
  • Voted NO on treating religious organizations equally for tax breaks. (Jul 2001)
  • Voted YES on responsible fatherhood via faith-based organizations. (Nov 1999)
Eric Brakey on Welfare & Poverty
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Eric Brakey on other issues.
  • Disallow using food stamps to purchase junk food. (Jul 2016)
  • Allow some immigrants to receive public assistance. (Jun 2015)
Cynthia Dill on Welfare & Poverty
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cynthia Dill on other issues.
  • Increased work requirements for able-bodied recipients. (Nov 2006)
Olympia Snowe on Welfare & Poverty
Republican Sr Senator (ME): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Olympia Snowe on other issues.
  • Voted YES on instituting National Service as a new social invention. (Mar 2009)
  • Voted YES on welfare block grants. (Aug 1996)
  • Voted YES on eliminating block grants for food stamps. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted YES on allowing state welfare waivers. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted YES on welfare overhaul. (Sep 1995)
  • Tax credits to promote home ownership in distressed areas. (Apr 2003)
  • Fully fund AmeriCorps. (Jun 2003)
Charlie Summers on Welfare & Poverty
Secretary of State; Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Charlie Summers on other issues.
  • Welfare recipients must work or train 40 hours a week. (Nov 2008)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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