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September 19, 2012

Polls show King’s lead is shrinking in Senate race

His 25-percentage-point lead in June appears to be cut in half as Republican ads erode the independent’s support.
Published
September 19, 2012

Senate candidate King announces endorsements

Several groups, including firefighters and nurses, have endorsed the independent former governor in the U.S. Senate race.
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September 18, 2012

Fresh waves of anti-Angus King ads to air

The independent’s campaign fires back at ads sponsored by national pro-Republican groups.
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September 15, 2012

Wind deal dogs Angus King

When Angus King launched his wind energy business in 2007, the notion of clean power was gaining popularity and the former governor was anxious to be its pitchman. “I’m excited about it,” King said at the time. “I hope it’s a positive experience for us and for Maine.” King is still positive about wind power, […]
Published
September 15, 2012

Angus King defends his wind career

The former Maine governor and his former business partner in a wind farm project dismiss recent Republican attacks as having no basis in fact.
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September 14, 2012

Senate candidates support Obama’s response to Libya attack

PORTLAND — Maine’s three leading U.S. Senate candidates said Thursday they supported President Barack Obama’s measured statements and security response to the attack on American officials in Libya this week.
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September 14, 2012

Senate candidates back Obama on Libya

PORTLAND — Maine’s three leading U.S. Senate candidates said Thursday they supported President Barack Obama’s measured statements and security response to the attack on American officials in Libya this week.
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September 13, 2012

In debate, Maine candidates differ on energy issues

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Charlie Summers said during a debate Thursday that he doesn’t believe humans are the primary cause of climate change.
Published
September 13, 2012

Senate candidates support Obama on Libya attacks

Two of the three also rebuke Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney for his criticism of the president’s response before the extent of the attack was clear.
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September 13, 2012

King, Summers face off in Senate campaign debate

Former Gov. King and Secretary of State Summers traded opinions on taxes, health care, energy and regulation in front of an invitation-only audience of about 200 people at a Texas Instruments plant here.