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jpak

(41,758 posts)
Wed Aug 10, 2016, 07:51 PM Aug 2016

At Press Conference, Bruce Poliquin Lashes Out at Emily Cain

Source: Maine Public Broadcasting Network

Republican 2nd District U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin lashed out at his Democratic opponent today during a tour of the General Electric Turbine plant in Bangor.

In a speech in which he promoted his job creation strategies and support of small businesses, Poliquin accused former state lawmaker Emily Cain of favoring big government and voting against Maine businesses. Cain says Poliquin needs to check his facts.

The Maine tradition of delaying political attacks on opponents until after Labor Day has pretty much expired in the state’s 2nd Congressional District, where Poliquin is attempting his first re-election bid. During a tour of the GE plant in Bangor, Poliquin called a press conference to accept an endorsement from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for his work to help protect Maine jobs, grow the economy and create a better business climate. Then he let loose on his Democratic challenger Emily Cain.

“My opponent believes government should be bigger, more intrusive, more expensive with more red tape and higher taxes, all of which kill jobs,” Poliquin says.

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Hissyfit meltdown ensues - Emily Cain calls him out on his lies.

worth a listen - LOL
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At Press Conference, Bruce Poliquin Lashes Out at Emily Cain (Original Post) jpak Aug 2016 OP
I'll pass on listening. Republicans are like a broken record, only some are more shrill Feeling the Bern Aug 2016 #1
The audio is hi-larious - Li'l' Brucy sounds shrill and thin-skinned jpak Aug 2016 #2
I despise him. crim son Aug 2016 #3
Poliquin keeps sending letters addressed to my husband Zing Zing Zingbah Aug 2016 #4
Im Independent but he doesn't care. N/t crim son Aug 2016 #5

crim son

(27,464 posts)
3. I despise him.
Wed Aug 10, 2016, 11:01 PM
Aug 2016

Every move he makes is calculated to advance his career. He has no actual interest in the people of Maine.

Zing Zing Zingbah

(6,496 posts)
4. Poliquin keeps sending letters addressed to my husband
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 08:53 AM
Aug 2016

He's trying to let my husband know what an awesome job he doing in the House. I never get any letters from Poliquin though. I guess I'm not worth his time/money because I'm a registered Democrat. My husband is not registered with any party so he is fair game. I keep telling my husband that's the price you pay for being Independent. Everyone is going to try to pander to you.

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