Matt Dunlap is getting a boost from national Democrats, indicating they think Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race remains close. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced Thursday that Dunlap has been added to its “Red to Blue” program, which provides candidates with strategic guidance, staff resources, training, and fundraising support. “Matt Dunlap has spent his career […]
With U.S. Rep. Jared Golden on his way out of Congress, the business and labor groups that united behind him are once again at odds in the 2nd District. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Republican Paul LePage in the race Thursday. In contrast, Democrat Matt Dunlap has the backing of several major unions. It’s […]
As candidates campaign across the state this year, voters will hear some politicians claim state spending is out of control. What they may not hear are the real reasons for the spending increases, what it’s paying for, or where Maine stands compared to the rest of the country in terms of spending. The truth is […]
When it comes to gun rights in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, the key difference between the nominees is that the National Rifle Association has only endorsed one: Republican Paul LePage. And while Democrat Matt Dunlap doesn’t stand far from LePage on the importance of the Second Amendment, their approaches to campaigning on the issue are […]
On the 61st anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing Medicaid and Medicare into law, the fate of the healthcare programs are emerging as a key issue for the candidates looking to replace Congressman Jared Golden. Republican nominee Paul LePage has said he will protect Social Security and Medicare, but has a history of opposing […]
