Poliquin former NRCM Director; largest donor to stop widening of the Turnpike

Maybe Bill Nimitz will like him a little bit better now...Nahhhhh!

IMO Poliquin can not and will not beat Angus King, no matter how much money he spends trying.

"Bennett also questioned a $500 donation Poliquin made in 1989 made to Handgun Control Inc., which is now the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence."

Youch! All liberty-loving Republican's who plan to vote in the primaries should take note of this. Poliquin, an anti-gunner?

I don't understand, wasn't the Brady bill an attempt to restrict fire arm sales and vigorously opposed bt the NRA ?

Poliquin, an anti-gunner?

Bigshooter has already addressed this several times.

I gotta admit that for me Poliquin's previous involvements with NRCM and some small-scale gun stuff are irrelevant. Long ago, far away, and not apparently representative of current beliefs and agenda.

That he IS being attacked on this stuff suggests to me that at least one of the campaigns has internals that suggest Poliquin is running well in the polls.

I say this without any particular dog in the hunt. There are two candidates I personally believe would be better both in the general election and, more importantly in the role of Senator.

Why don't certain people like to discuss Summers current nannyism as SOS? Summers seems to have gotten a pass on AMG.

Unlike Poliquin, Summers didn't financially support legislation that required a 5 day waiting period on gun sales. That is something I didn't realize until today.

If Summers did not (apparently) condone the requirement that in order to renew a driver's license one has to show a birth certificate, I would consider voting for him.

I just learned about this and it's ludicrous! Even if you've lived here all your life, have a CWP (which required a birth certificate), and old driver's licenses, you have to produce your birth certificate. What a monumental waste of time for Mainers to have to dig out their birth certificate to renew a license they've had for years. Is this efficiency? Especially when a birth certificate is one of the most easily forgeable documents.

"If Summers did not (apparently) condone the requirement that in order to renew a driver's license one has to show a birth certificate, I would consider voting for him."

I had to get a birth certificate to renew my driver's license and I have had one for over 50 years. Summers is just a big government progressive and it's worse than that.

Last year, Charlie Webster, Charlie Summers, Andre Cushing and Cheryl Russell showed up on a snowy day as a progressive SWAT team to raid our district caucus. They did not want a conservative to get the nomination in this district and they had a card with a block checked that showed only those who had attended the previous caucus could vote. That card was not checked that way in Lee. It was checked that way in Augusta. Charlie Summers said, "If you let the people from Lee vote I will void this caucus." Only three people from Lee could vote and they nominated a recent Democrat to run. That's the big government progressive, Charlie Summers.

James P. Emerson is running in District 33 for the Maine Senate. His opponent is the progressive, Andre Cushing. Andre Cushing could have called for a roll call vote on the LURC bill, but like a good progressive he sat on his hands and let it pass. Jim Emerson deserves our support next Tuesday in District 33.

Here are a few of my favorite quotes and thoughts from the entire story:

"Poliquin’s Republican rivals have begun circulating the story.." (Sounds like they are in attack mode)

"It’s the second time in less than a week that Poliquin has been targeted by other contenders in the GOP primary.." (They are absolutely in attack mode, I guess it's time for career candidates to start the silly games)

“He made no secret that he was a fiscal conservative,” Carson said. (Even the Democrat's acknowledge Poliquin was a fiscal conservative)

"The criticism from other GOP candidates suggests that the self-described activist state treasurer may be leading a primary contest that will be decided June 12." (I expect more silly accusations here soon!)

"The latest criticism appears designed to undercut that support by questioning Poliquin’s positions on issues that mobilize a Republican base that may well decide the primary." (Real simple, look at Poliquin's achievements, no other candidate, even career candidates like Bennett and Summers, come close to what he has accomplished.)

Bennett acknowledged that Poliquin is a threat now...(Hence all the attacks, typical)

Poliquin reported last week that he had raised $229,214 over the recent reporting period, second only to independent Angus King, the presumed frontrunner.

“I’m not the establishment candidate,” Poliquin said. “If you want to vote for one of them there’s a whole room full to choose from.”

He added, “I expect more of it (criticism). Unfortunately, this is how it’s done. It is what it is. It’s the silly season.”

Bob S
Nothing to discuss any of that , all that matters if one is gong to be against, is his past association w/ Snow/Collins etc.etc..

I am not a Summers' supporter, but I can't believe he is being criticized for making sure that we do not hand out licenses to illegal aliens like the last Secretary of State did.

Pretty amusing that the State Treasurer -- elected by the Legislature -- would try to claim that he is not part of the establishment.

Dan, I agree requiring a birth certificate for new licenses is a good thing, but this requirement to renew licenses for long-time Maine residents who have passports, CWP with photo, and other proof of residency on their person is ridiculous. For a 65 year old to have to send out of state for a birth certificate in order to renew a license he's had for 50 years is overkill. But then, some people don't mind the TSA pat-downs either.

If you bring your passport, no birth certificate is needed.

People want a photo ID for voting. That will only help if we make sure that the person who gets the ID is a citizen. Once every 6 years does not seem like a big deal -- but I would be fine with people having to prove their citizenship once and never again. People renewing in recent years had never been required to show that they were in the US legally.

Poliquin, an anti-gunner?

Bigshooter has already addressed this several times.

Bob S, I have read Bigshooter's analysis and opinion with regard to Mr. Poliquin's feelings about the 2nd Amendment. He may be satisfied that Mr. Poliquin is not anti gun...I'm not. I'll tell you, a $1,000 donation to the NRA, $500 of which would counter the $500 he gave to Sarah Brady and the other $500 to help get pro gun candidates elected in November would do a lot in swaying my opinion and would virtually wipe out the criticism. Seems like a good expenditure to me.

In the 2010 campaign during a debate, Poliquin said he favored background checks before any gun sale. None of the other Republicans gave that answer and even some of the Democrats at the same event took the opposite position from Poliquin.

Poliquin has fooled Bigshooter. He will say whatever he thinks he has to say to win.

I'll tell you, a $1,000 donation to the NRA, $500 of which would counter the $500 he gave to Sarah Brady and the other $500 to help get pro gun candidates elected in November would do a lot in swaying my opinion and would virtually wipe out the criticism. Seems like a good expenditure to me.

Are you implying that people can buy their way out of past indiscretions?

Are you implying that people can buy their way out of past indiscretions?

Not exactly...but it's a start in showing how his opinion may have evolved over the past two decades. I would say that making such a donation after you've been outed for past indiscretions is a bit empty. Maybe it's a donation Mr. Poliquin should have made when deciding to become a serious Republican candidate for elective office. That said, I'm always a sucker for some good old-school reconciliation.

Poliquin supported the EXTREME version of the Brady bill that had a 5 day waiting period

pDub_Windham: I could accept such an explanation, but that is not what Poliquin has said.

It also does not explain his statements in 2010.

Here is Poliquin in 2010.

I like Poliquin just where he is, he's in his element and doing fine. I'll vote for someone else to run for Snows senate seat. Not sure who yet.

charlie

Thank you for sharing the link Dan. I guess Poliquin's position…maybe hadn't evolved. I can't figure out why after a number of Republican's answered "no" right before him, he still chose to answer "yes." Especially in a lightning round where he had no opportunity to defend his position.

I can't figure out why after a number of Republican's answered "no" right before him, he still chose to answer "yes."

Honesty?

There are so many Bruce Poliquin threads, it is necessary to cross post in these threads.

WOW!!!
Poliquin supported Alan Caron and Brownie Carson on Sensible Transportation Policy!
That settles it for me. The passage of the STPA forced MDOT to rescind the engineering contract that had been let for the Wiscasset Bypass in 1991. This forces me to reassess my whole impression of Bruce. I regret that I voted for Bruce for governor and will not support him for Senate.

Dan wrote: "He will say whatever he thinks he has to say to win."

What a shocking thing to say about a very nice man. None of the six fine GOP candidates deserves that kind of slanderous comment. As the Governor's counsel, here's a little sign to stick on your computer.

"Mandatory background checks on purchase of a firearm?" was the question and Mr. Poliquin answers "yes." Where in:

"A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." (Second Amendment to the United States Consitution)

and

"Every citizen has a right to keep and bear arms and this right shall never be questioned." (Article I, Section 16 of the State of Maine Constitution")

does Mr. Poliquin see the command for a "mandatory" background check?

Bob S..."Honesty?" Are you kidding me? All I see is the potential for putting someone on the bench with a leaning towards judicial activism if Poliquin wins a seat in the Senate and Obama wins. That, combined with $500 for the Brady Bunch gives this guy is a big fat no on my ballot. Like him as State Treasurer though. Go Bruce.

Who do you support and why should I support him pDub_Windham?

Gee didn't Dan read the editors' sticky on politicians and campaigns here on AMG ?

Obviously, Dan does have a horse in the game.....lol. Thanks for the transparency Dan.