All posts by Nell Gluckman
WMTW says Emily Cain will skip debate because independent Blaine Richardson was not invited
CD2 candidates debate abortion, jobs and Obamacare
Cain’s campaign releases internal poll results after NRCC pulls back on TV ad buy
Cook Political Report changes forecast of CD2 election from “leans Democratic” to “toss up”
The Cook Political Report, which analyzes federal and gubernatorial elections, is now calling Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race a toss up. A week ago, the newsletter still had the race leaning in the Democrats’ favor, but said at the time that it was “on the brink of joining the Toss Up column.” Here’s political analyst David […]
In 2nd CD2 debate, candidates trade personal and policy attacks
Some of the negative campaign ads that voters in the 2nd Congressional District have been treated to over the past few weeks came to life at an MPBN debate on Thursday night, particularly when candidates were asked to direct questions at their opponents. Emily Cain, the Democratic candidate from Orono, asked Republican Bruce Poliquin to explain […]
A coalition of Republicans announces support for Emily Cain
Emily Cain’s campaign announced on Thursday that a group of Maine Republicans have come out in support of the Democratic state senator who is running to represent Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. For the most part, there are no huge surprises on the list, with a number of supporters coming from Cain’s hometown, Orono, and others […]
Abortion, climate change and other questions for CD2 candidates
Cook Political Report says 2nd district still leans Democratic, contrary to recent poll
The Cook Political Report, which analyzes federal and gubernatorial elections, said Maine’s 2nd Congressional District still leans to the left, despite findings in the most recent public poll that suggested otherwise. The poll, which was commissioned by the Portland Press Herald, showed Republican candidate Bruce Poliquin with a 10 point lead over his opponent, Emily […]