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Amid public polling that shows independent Terry Hayes drawing more support from registered Republicans and conservative independents, the Hayes for Maine campaign rolled out new endorsements and announced its Republicans and Conservatives for Hayes leadership team.
Representatives from the NO on Question One/Stop the Scam campaign are calling on the Maine People’s Alliance, the proponents of the new 3.8% tax on families on the November ballot, to “Stop the Lies.”
The state’s leading business advocacy organization is endorsing Question 4 on the November ballot, saying the $49 million investment in the University of Maine System is critical to ensuring Maine employers can fill thousands of open jobs.
The Maine Association for Community Service Providers has announced its strong opposition to Question One on the ballot November 6, saying Question One would harm Mainers with disabilities and make it harder for them to access the support they need. In a statement opposing Question One posted to their web site, MACSP points out several serious flaws with Question One:
Independent Maine gubernatorial candidate Terry Hayes will appear in Aroostook County Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21.
The union representing every full-time Deputy Sheriff is formally endorsing the candidacy of Acting Sheriff Shawn D. Gillen, of Blaine. NEPBA Local 601
Representatives from the Stop the Scam/No on Question One campaign will be in Aroostook County September 24-26 to share the facts about Question One and why it must be defeated on November 6.
“That all four candidates for governor agree Question One is the wrong solution for Maine speaks volumes,” said Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine representative Newell Augur, who chairs NO on Question One/Stop the Scam.
Today [Sept. 10], the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine announced that the organization is enthusiastically supporting Shawn Moody for governor of Maine.
