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Maine: Charlie Summers

Wed, 11/05/2008 - 11:01

Summers concedes in ME-1 race

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

PORTLAND -- Charlie Summers (R-Scarborough) has conceded in his race for the 1st Congressional District against Chellie Pingree (D-North Haven).

Last night he said he was waiting to make the call until his hometown of Scarborough came in. He called a news conference at his campaign office this morning to make the call.

“I wish Chellie the best, and I stand by ready to help,” Summers said. “We will stand together as Americans to support Barack Obama.”

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Mon, 11/03/2008 - 21:15

Closing statements: Charlie Summers

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

In the final days before the election PolitickerME.com caught up with the candidates and asked them to provide a closing statement on video for our readers.

Here we spoke with 1st Congressional District candidate Charlie Summers (R-Scarborough). This was filmed during a Main Street walk in Damariscotta Thursday.

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Sat, 11/01/2008 - 12:54

The best and worst dressed in Maine politics

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

Charlie Summers is a Republican politician. Dennis Bailey is a Democratic activist.

But we’re actually going to suggest that Bailey pick up a couple tips from Summers.

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Sat, 11/01/2008 - 09:29

Political ads get aggressive in final days

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

There are a number of new ads out in the days before the election. Many of them go on the offense, and aren’t available online.

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Bangor) has a new ad out hitting back at her opponent, U.S. Rep. Tom Allen (D-Portland).

Allen has been airing ads criticizing Collins for voting for the Bush tax cuts and the 2005 energy bill.

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Fri, 10/31/2008 - 11:17

Snowe: Political environment is like a ‘100-year flood’ for Republicans

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

DAMARISCOTTA – Though she’s not up for re-election, U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe is out and about this fall, hitting the campaign trail with local candidates.

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Thu, 10/30/2008 - 19:07

Snowe not interested in a cabinet position

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

DAMARISCOTTA -- U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe said she would not serve in a President John McCain or President Barack Obama cabinet if asked.

“I’m happy where I am,” she told PolitickerME.com Thursday afternoon as she toured the Damariscotta Main Street with 1st Congressional District candidate Charlie Summers (R-Scarborough) and state Senate candidate David Trahan (R-Waldoboro).

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Mon, 10/27/2008 - 20:12

Catching up with the candidates: Charlie Summers

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

Below: Slideshow of Summers' visit to Gorham

GORHAM – First Congressional District candidate Charlie Summers (R-Scarborough) is working hard and moving fast. He said he’s up at 4:30 a.m. each day to start campaigning, and is out until 11:30 p.m. on a daily basis.

He faces Chellie Pingree (D-North Haven).

“We’re just pushing, pushing, pushing…” he said.

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Mon, 10/27/2008 - 18:40

Summers: Pingree will raise taxes

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

First Congressional District candidate Charlie Summers (R-Scarborough) has launched an ad attacking opponent Chellie Pingree (D-North Haven).

“This year, as you make your decision as to who you want to send to Congress, it’s important to look at the facts,” Summers says in the ad.

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Sat, 10/25/2008 - 14:57

Catching up with the candidates: Chellie Pingree

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

Below: Photo slideshow

FREEPORT – Campaigning in Freeport Saturday, 1st Congressional District candidate Chellie Pingree (D-North Haven) said that through the 18 months she has been on the trail, the conversation has changed drastically.

In the beginning – facing a six-way primary – she said the debate centered on the Iraq War and energy policy. Now – especially with the recent Wall Street bailout – it focuses almost entirely on the economy.

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Fri, 10/24/2008 - 14:28

Summers endorsed by seniors group

By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com Reporter

The 60s Plus Association, a non-partisan group promoting the interests of senior citizens, has endorsed 1st Congressional District candidate Charlie Summers (R-Scarborough).

Summers was presented with the group’s “Honorary Guardian of Seniors’ Rights award” by entertainer Pat Boone, who is the spokesman for the group. Boone cited Summers’ support for repealing the 2003 tax on Social Security benefits and his support to repeal the estate tax.

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