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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
James Boyle on Budget & Economy
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Kenneth Capron on Budget & Economy
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Market-led recovery better than stimulus. (Jul 2018)
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Alan Caron on Budget & Economy
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| Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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Eliot Cutler on Budget & Economy
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Independent Challenger:
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- We lack long-term plan for economy due to partisan bickering. (Dec 2013)
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Paul LePage on Budget & Economy
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Republican Governor candidate:
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- Graded A by Cato Institute for cutting taxes, spending. (Oct 2018)
- Make the tough decisions to let American Dream survive. (Feb 2013)
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Mary Mayhew on Budget & Economy
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Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Reduce taxes by deep budget cuts including family services. (Feb 2017)
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Michael Michaud on Budget & Economy
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- Voted NO on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
- Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
- Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
- Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
- Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)
- Truth in Spending: show actual costs vs. planned costs. (Jul 2010)
- Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Jan 2013)
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Janet Mills on Budget & Economy
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Democratic candidate for Maine Governor:
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- History has shown that we cannot cut our way to prosperity. (Feb 2021)
- Tax credit for new business will diversify economy. (Jan 2020)
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Shawn Moody on Budget & Economy
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| Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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Susan Rice on Budget & Economy
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| Domestic Policy:
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Mike Thibodeau on Budget & Economy
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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 Budget & Economy
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Democratic Challenger:
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- The sequester and the shutdown are unforgiveable. (Oct 2013)
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Eric Brakey on Budget & Economy
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GOP Candidate for U.S Senate from Maine:
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- The government takes enough; we shouldn't raise taxes. (Jul 2017)
- Not just for economic freedom but also personal freedom. (Apr 2017)
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Susan Collins on Budget & Economy
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Republican Jr Senator (ME):
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- We tried & failed in 2005 to tighten mortgage regulations. (Aug 2008)
- Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on paying down federal debt by rating programs' effectiveness. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)
- Voted NO on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997)
- Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)
- Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Feb 2013)
- Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
- Maintain & enforce existing spending caps in the future. (Sep 1998)
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Scott D`Amboise on Budget & Economy
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Supports the Cut-Cap-and-Balance Pledge. (Jan 2012)
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Sara Gideon on Budget & Economy
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- COVID: prioritize small business, bolster unemployment funds. (Oct 2020)
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Chris Lyons on Budget & Economy
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Libertarian candidate for Maine U. S. Senator:
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- Market-led recovery better than stimulus. (Mar 2018)
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Janet Mills on Budget & Economy
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Democratic Candidate for governor of Maine:
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- History has shown that we cannot cut our way to prosperity. (Feb 2021)
- Tax credit for new business will diversify economy. (Jan 2020)
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Susan Rice on Budget & Economy
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Zak Ringelstein on Budget & Economy
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| Democratic candidate for Maine U. S. Senate:
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Betsy Sweet on Budget & Economy
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Jared Golden on Budget & Economy
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Democrat (District 2):
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- CC:No Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment. (Jul 2018)
- PVS:Federal spending for economic stimulus. (Aug 2018)
- Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
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Michael Michaud on Budget & Economy
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- Voted NO on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
- Voted YES on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
- Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
- Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
- Retire half the public debt by 2006. (May 2001)
- Truth in Spending: show actual costs vs. planned costs. (Jul 2010)
- Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Jan 2013)
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Chellie Pingree on Budget & Economy
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- More corporate disclosure; less insider transactions. (Sep 2002)
- Voted NO on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
- Voted NO on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
- Increase debt limit from $14.3 trillion to $16.7 trillion. (Jul 2011)
- Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Jan 2013)
- Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
- Ban abusive credit practices & enhance consumer disclosure. (Feb 2009)
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Bruce Poliquin on Budget & Economy
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Build a less intrusive and less expensive federal government. (Nov 2014)
- Supports a Balanced Budget Amendment. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes stimulus spending, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes stimulus spending, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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John Baldacci on Budget & Economy
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)
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Angus King on Budget & Economy
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Independent Senate Challenger:
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- Taming the deficit without revenue increases isn't realistic. (May 2012)
- How are deficits suddenly cause for mass demonstrations? (Aug 2011)
- Regional transportation network to foster trade & economy. (Jul 2000)
- Bankruptcy reform: limit Chapter 7; protect states' role. (Feb 2001)
- Uphold commitments to states before other spending. (Sep 2001)
- CC:No Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment. (Jul 2018)
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Angus King on Budget & Economy
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Former Independent Governor (1995-2002):
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- Taming the deficit without revenue increases isn't realistic. (May 2012)
- How are deficits suddenly cause for mass demonstrations? (Aug 2011)
- Regional transportation network to foster trade & economy. (Jul 2000)
- Bankruptcy reform: limit Chapter 7; protect states' role. (Feb 2001)
- Uphold commitments to states before other spending. (Sep 2001)
- CC:No Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment. (Jul 2018)
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Tom Allen on Budget & Economy
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Bush administration’s debt has failed middle-class America. (Sep 2008)
- Driving up debt & unbridled free market caused bank crisis. (Aug 2008)
- Voted YES on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
- Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
- Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
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Tom Allen on Budget & Economy
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Bush administration’s debt has failed middle-class America. (Sep 2008)
- Driving up debt & unbridled free market caused bank crisis. (Aug 2008)
- Voted YES on $15B bailout for GM and Chrysler. (Dec 2008)
- Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
- Voted YES on defining "energy emergency" on federal gas prices. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on revitalizing severely distressed public housing. (Jan 2008)
- Voted YES on regulating the subprime mortgage industry. (Nov 2007)
- Voted NO on restricting bankruptcy rules. (Jan 2004)
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William Cohen on Budget & Economy
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Jim Longley on Budget & Economy
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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- Supports balanced budget amendment & line item veto. (Sep 1994)
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Jean Hay Bright on Budget & Economy
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Matt Dunlap on Budget & Economy
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Democratic Senate Challenger (2012):
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- Shore up availability of credit to stimulate job creation. (Mar 2012)
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Eric Mehnert on Budget & Economy
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Chellie Pingree on Budget & Economy
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- More corporate disclosure; less insider transactions. (Sep 2002)
- Voted NO on prioritizing spending in case debt limit is reached. (May 2013)
- Voted NO on terminating the Home Affordable mortgage Program. (Mar 2011)
- Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (Mar 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Jan 2009)
- Voted YES on monitoring TARP funds to ensure more mortgage relief. (Jan 2009)
- Increase debt limit from $14.3 trillion to $16.7 trillion. (Jul 2011)
- Audit the Federal Reserve & its actions on mortgage loans. (Jan 2013)
- Voted YES on $900 billion COVID relief package. (Dec 2020)
- Ban abusive credit practices & enhance consumer disclosure. (Feb 2009)
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John Baldacci on Budget & Economy
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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- Allow $3 on 1040 form to pay off National Debt. (Sep 2000)
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Eric Brakey on Budget & Economy
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Republican (District 2):
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- The government takes enough; we shouldn't raise taxes. (Jul 2017)
- Not just for economic freedom but also personal freedom. (Apr 2017)
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Cynthia Dill on Budget & Economy
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Olympia Snowe on Budget & Economy
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Republican Sr Senator (ME):
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- Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending. (Jul 2009)
- Voted YES on modifying bankruptcy rules to avoid mortgage foreclosures. (May 2009)
- Voted YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package. (Feb 2009)
- Voted YES on $60B stimulus package for jobs, infrastructure, & energy. (Sep 2008)
- Voted NO on paying down federal debt by rating programs' effectiveness. (Mar 2007)
- Voted NO on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on prioritizing national debt reduction below tax cuts. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on 1998 GOP budget. (May 1997)
- Voted YES on Balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Mar 1997)
- Biennial budget and appropriations process. (Jan 2009)
- More enforcement of mortgage fraud and TARP fraud. (May 2009)
- Maintain & enforce existing spending caps in the future. (Sep 1998)
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Charlie Summers on Budget & Economy
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Secretary of State; Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Bailouts and stimulus create $16T debt with no end in sight. (Apr 2012)
- Wasteful spending, even on military, should be eliminated. (Apr 2012)
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