Michael Shepherd

Staff Writer

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Published
October 9, 2012

Kevin Raye’s new ad hits half-true

Two women talk at a kitchen table in Kevin Raye’s latest campaign ad, and they aren’t fans of U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, Raye’s challenger for the 2nd District Congressional seat.
Published
October 7, 2012

Truth Test: Summers backs Ryan ‘goal,’ but ad takes some liberties

The ad against Republican Charlie Summers begs questions about his support for the aggressive federal budget plan of the Republican vice presidential nominee.
Published
October 7, 2012

TRUTH TEST: King ad taking on Summers is true

Independent U.S. Senate candidate Angus King takes the offensive in a new television ad ad, which directly challenges his top opponent, Republican Charlie Summers. The ad marks the start of a more aggressive tack from King, who has been criticized by Maine political operatives for not responding to attacks on his record by national Republican-oriented groups.
Published
October 6, 2012

Truth Test: King ad holds up Summers’ stances on taxes, climate change

The ad marks the start of a more aggressive campaign strategy on the part of the independent candidate for U.S. Senate.
Published
October 4, 2012

Maine Republicans attack candidate for playing World of Warcraft

They have created a website and released a corresponding mailer detailing the online gaming history of District 25 Democratic candidate Colleen Lachowicz.
Published
September 30, 2012

TRUTH TEST: Raye’s boasts in TV ad focused, precise, truthful

A precise, focused television ad from Republican Kevin Raye, the Maine Senate president running to unseat U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, looks at two regulatory measures Raye championed and features business officials saying the moves have helped them prosper.
Published
September 30, 2012

High tech helps grass-roots legislators manage races

AUGUSTA — Corey Wilson is sitting at a downtown bar, but he has his legislative campaign with him.
Published
September 30, 2012

Running for office? There’s an app for that

AUGUSTA — Corey Wilson is sitting at a downtown bar, but he has his legislative campaign with him.
Published
September 30, 2012

TRUTH TEST: Raye television ad claims check out

A precise, focused television ad from Republican Kevin Raye, the Maine Senate president running to unseat U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, looks at two regulatory measures Raye championed and features business officials saying the moves have helped them prosper.
Published
September 29, 2012

Truth Test: Raye’s ad makes accurate claim about business measures

Not only do the businesses in the ad stand by the House candidate’s claims, but other sources corroborate them.