Jared Golden is a Marine working in Congress to support veterans in Maine.
Veterans know a good leader when they see one. They see one in Jared Golden.
Not only are the Governor’s comments wrong, this is yet another attempt by the Maine GOP to undermine the will of Mainers, who twice voted to approve RCV. Maine people are tired of this kind of poor leadership — which is why they voted for sweeping change in November.
#mepolitics
I’ve signed off on the CD2 election result as it’s no longer in federal court. Ranked Choice Voting didn’t result in a true majority as promised-simply a plurality measured differently. It didn’t keep big money out of politics & didn’t result in a more civil election
#mepolitics
A dark money super PAC launched a new ad against me featuring a disappointed “Stacy."
The problem? "Stacy" is also disappointed in her representative in 10 other districts.
Chip in to help us defeat misleading attacks like these:
Since entering this race more than 15 months ago, I have traveled to every corner of the Maine's 2nd District. It has been my honor to meet the best people in the world - the folks who call Maine home.
#mepolitics
Partisan politics. Special interests. Career politicians. It's time to throw out what's bad with Washington. Check out our second TV spot, running statewide today.
#mepolitics
#ME02
I'm so proud of the campaign we’ve run, and I’m thankful for your support.
Whether you made calls, knocked on doors, joined me at campaign events, or cast your vote today, thank you for being part of
#TeamGolden
!
#ME02
#mepolitics
The people of Maine's 2nd district deserve someone who will work hard for them in Congress. Check out my new TV spot, airing across Maine today.
#mepolitics
#ME02
When you've worked hard and paid into the system, you should get back what you've earned. In Congress, I'll stand up to leaders in both parties to protect your Social Security and Medicare.
#mepolitics
#ME02
I have received a request for comment on the following from a Portland Press Herald reporter:
“Endorsement aside. Does Golden plan to cast a vote in the presidential election? If so, who does he plan to vote for?"
"Why is Golden still registered as a Democrat? He’s trying
Bruce can run, but he can't hide from his record. Scrubbing his website and hiding from reporters can't change his vote to throw Mainers off their health insurance
#me02
#mepolitics
#me02debate
Thanks, Obama. I’ll be working hard to earn every vote in
#ME02
. As someone who carried this district in 2008 and 2012, I greatly appreciate your support.
#mepolitics
Today, I’m proud to endorse even more Democratic candidates who aren’t just running against something, but for something—to expand opportunity for all of us and to restore dignity, honor, and compassion to public service. They deserve your vote:
Now is the time to govern. That means working with lawmakers across the political spectrum to find solutions that move us all ahead. Again, I am both honored and humbled to continue my service to Maine and our country.
#mepolitics
Washington is a mess. I believe we need new leaders on both sides of the aisle who have the courage to work together, even if they don’t always see eye-to-eye
#ME02
#mepolitics
I learned about leadership from the best leaders in the world - the United States Marines. I'll join fellow veterans, Republicans and Democrats alike, to bring 21st century leadership for a 21st century Congress.
#mepolitics
#me02
#me02debate
In this election,
@RepPoliquin
and his D.C. friends have done nothing but run negative, and less-than-truthful ads attacking everything from my t-shirt, to my service, to my tattoos.
Here's what I have to say about that.
#mepolitics
#ME02
Being in Congress is about service, not getting rich. That's why I'm leading efforts to root out corruption and restore integrity in government — including by banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks.
Thank you to
@MESecOfState
's office and
@MEStatePolice
for performing their duties throughout the instant runoff process w/ professionalism and integrity.
And thank you once more to my supporters, volunteers, & staff for the hard work that made this win possible. 1/
#mepolitics
#BREAKING
: Democratic Congressman Jared Golden has defeated Republican Bruce Poliquin to retain his seat in Maine's 2nd Congressional District.
STORY:
With that,
#ME02
is a toss up.
@RepPoliquin
has broken his promise to our community by voting to take healthcare away from 100,000 Mainers, adding over $1 trillion to our debt, and threatening Social Security and Medicare to pay for it.
#mepolitics
#ElectionDay
is here and the polls are open until 8:00 PM!
We've crisscrossed this state and have met with thousands of Mainers — now we need your help to bring this election home.
Find your polling location at !
#ME02
#mepolitics
#VOTE
Today, we honor all those who have served our country.
“Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.” ‒ President Lincoln
Today we give thanks to our loved ones — and to our veterans, active duty military members, first responders and their families. Thank you for keeping our communities and our country safe. Happy Thanksgiving!
I won't hold this endorsement against
@realDonaldTrump
when I'm in Congress. I'm ready to work with the President when it's good for the people of
#ME02
. When it's not, I'm ready to stand up to him.
.
@BrucePoliquin
from Maine is a great Congressman. He is in a tough fight against a very liberal Nancy Pelosi Democrat. Bruce has helped bring JOBS back to his State and totally protects your Great Second Amendment. We need to keep Bruce in Washington. He has my Full Endorsement!
Hi Austin. I’ve got a job and a life and a family to look after, so I don’t spend time pretending to be a tough guy on the Internet like you do.
But since you seem very upset, I’m happy to answer your questions, even though you didn’t answer mine. 🧵
Wow -- you’re awake! Thought you were hiding from the press and voters still.
@Golden4Congress
want to discuss the issues? Let’s debate! We’ve already accepted some (have you?) and we look forward to seeing you at others
@WGME
Now I have some questions for you:
Did Biden’s
For too long, victims of sexual assault have gone unheard. It is plain wrong for the President of the United States to mock Dr. Ford.
#mepolitics
#ME02
I have always been confident we could win, but this race has always been about more than winning. It's about the people of
#ME02
, and the kind of leadership they deserve. Let's work together, the only way we know how, by marching shoulder to shoulder forward as one.
#mepolitics
I also want to thank the other candidates in this race. Although we may have differed on the best solutions to the challenges we face, each stepped up in an effort to help serve their communities.
#mepolitics
Over the past fourteen months of this campaign, my wife, Isobel, has been by my side. No endorsement will ever be as important to me as hers.
#ME02
#mepolitics
I'm proud to share that over 75 healthcare professionals from Maine's 2nd District have endorsed my campaign for Congress. I'm committed to listening to the professionals who are on the front lines of healthcare, along with patients and their families
#mepolitics
#ME02
Bruce Poliquin is a sitting member of Congress, and his refusal to debate shows he has no intention of defending his record in Washington.
#mepolitics
#ME02
We've traveled across the state, holding hundreds of campaign events and meeting thousands of Mainers. Now, we'd like to thank you for being part of this campaign.
Join us on Election Night at the Franco Center (42 Cedar St.) in Lewiston. Doors open at 7:00pm!
#ME02
#mepolitics
I want to thank the people of Maine’s Second District for sending me to represent them in Congress these last four years. It has been an honor.
I also want to thank the many supporters and volunteers who have worked hard for my re-election campaign. 1/
#mepolitics
Proud to join these
#healthcareheroes
. I’m committed to expanding access to healthcare, lowering prescription drug prices, and protecting people with pre-existing conditionsg.
#mepolitics
#ME02
I'm honored to have the endorsement of Vice President Joe Biden!
Election Day is less than a week away -- make your voice heard and VOTE on November 6th!
#VOTE
#ME02
#mepolitics
.
@JoeBiden
Bruce Poliquin's vote to repeal healthcare would have affected nearly half of Maine's citizens. The real-life impacts of this vote would have subjected 590,000 Mainers to discrimination or denial of coverage for common conditions like asthma, arthritis, and pregnancy
#mepolitics
A vote for Bruce Poliquin is a vote for less healthcare. In Congress, he voted to gut protections for pre-existing conditions, increase premiums by $4,000 and cut $700 billion from Medicare.
#mepolitics
Today’s misleading attack by the
@mainegop
is indicative of their morally bankrupt leadership. Silence by
@RepPoliquin
implies consent to these deplorable political tactics. I call on him to show courage and class, and condemn this type of politics.
#mepolitics
The labor movement is as important now as it has ever been. I’m proud to stand in Solidarity with working Mainers, who are the backbone of
#ME02
. We’ll fight for affordable healthcare and higher wages, and we’ll defend Social Security and Medicare
#mepolitics
#LaborOnLaborDay
I’m incredibly thankful to each and every person who has put their trust in me and my campaign. I’m committed to working as hard as ever for the men and women of Maine’s 2nd District.
#mepolitics
#me02
Election Day is tomorrow, November 6!
Make a plan to vote and find your polling location at .
There's too much at stake to sit this one out!
#ME02
#mepolitics
#GOTV
#electionday
Bruce Poliquin claims that his vote for the GOP healthcare bill would have only impacted 7% of Mainers, but this just isn't true. Bruce voted for a bill that would have cut $880 billion from medicaid, impacting thousands in ME
#me02
#mepolitics
#me02debate
"I'll work to expand access to healthcare and lower the cost of prescription drugs, and I'll always protect important programs like Medicare and Social Security."
#ME02
#mepolitics
In Congress,
@BrucePoliquin
voted to deny Americans health insurance — at the same time in Maine, I fought to expand coverage to more than 70,000 people.
#mepolitics
#ME02
President Bush was part of the Greatest Generation. His love of country, family, and his fellow citizens is evident from his 70 years of public service. He made the world a better place.
"What we need in the United States is not division, what we need in the United States is not hatred, what we need in the United States is not violence and lawlessness, but is law and wisdom and compassion toward one another." - Bobby Kennedy (1/2)
#mepolitics
It’s hard to believe that no one on our campaign team thought of ‘Goldens for Golden’ until today. Please accept our apologies. -Team Golden
#ME02
#mepolitics
Max Rose is one of the most patriotic people I know. A decorated veteran, he was awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He is a public servant who wears his heart on his sleeve. Congress needs more people like Max.
I’m running for Congress in
#NY11
because I can’t sit by while Republicans tear us apart just to hold onto power.
The America we believe in is possible - one that is safe, affordable and fair. All we need are leaders willing to risk it all to fight for it.
With our lead expected to hold or even increase in the coming days, I am deeply honored that the people of Maine's Second District have chosen me to represent them in Washington for another two-year term.
#mepolitics
#ME02
Bruce is known for dodging tough questions and situations. Maybe that's why all Bruce can do is name call. Runs from his record, runs from his vote. We deserve better.
#me02
#mepolitics
#me02debate
More than 75 of Maine's healthcare professionals agree: Jared is the leading candidate on
#healthcare
. From expanding access to affordable care, to protecting Medicare, to guaranteeing coverage for pre-existing conditions, Jared will fight for Maine's families
#mepolitics
#ME02
This is great news for jobs, for consumers, and for the security that comes from energy independence.
I have been proud to fight for an all-of-the-above approach to increasing American energy production, and will keep fighting to lower costs and make America an energy giant.
Fair wages. Equal pay. Good jobs. Healthcare. These are the things I fight for, alongside our union brothers and sisters.
Proud to kick off my first night as the Democratic nominee for
#ME02
with the
@MEAFLCIO
#mepolitics
#1u
Acts such as these are way over the line. Political discourse has turned partisan and dangerous in too many instances. Tonight we should stand as one with Senator Collins and her family against threats of violence.
Lewiston has the highest rate of childhood lead poisoning in Maine. This funding will save children from the lifelong debilitating impacts of lead poisoning.
#mepolitics
#ME02
"The real Jared Golden grew up in rural Maine, served as a Marine in Afghanistan and Iraq, and now he's one of the most independent members of Congress."
#mepolitics
You can help Jared fight for working Mainers here:
Bruce is known for dodging tough questions and situations. Maybe that's why all Bruce can do is name call. Runs from his record, runs from his vote. We deserve better.
#me02
#mepolitics
#me02debate
Senator John McCain led an exemplary life. His commitment to country was unquestioned, his loyalty and courage during his time as a prisoner of war was compelling, and his continued life of service to America following his return from Vietnam was beyond commendable.
This country must do more to help our veterans with the unseen wounds of war.
Proud to work across the aisle to bring this new facility to Maine to help my fellow veterans get the care they need right here in our state.
#mepolitics
Proud to cast my vote at my local polling place, Lewiston City Hall. The whole process took 10 minutes: quick, easy, and poll workers were on hand if anyone needed help.
Use your voice and get yourself, your family, and your friends to the polls. - Jared
#mepolitics
Two years ago we made history, showing Wall Street and the special interests that Maine’s Second District doesn’t belong to them.
Since then, I’ve fought for affordable health care, stood up to corporate greed, never forgot my promise to have Mainers’ backs. 1/
#mepolitics
Have you voted yet?! There are only TWO hours left to
#VOTE
before polls close at 8:00 PM.
Visit to find the polling location nearest to you!
#ME02
#mepolitics
Monday night is the first debate for Maine's second district! Tune into News Center Maine at 7pm.
#mepolitics
#ME02
Join our watch parties happening in Brewer, Ellsworth, Farmington, Belfast, and Lewiston! Sign up here:
Bruce Poliquin worked hard to earn his spot on the Big Money 20 -- while .
@BrucePoliquin
fights for the big corporations that fund his campaign, I'll be fighting for Maine's working people.
#mepolitics
#ME02
Bruce Poliquin calls Marine combat veteran Jared a radical socialist. With Honor endorsed 25 veterans running for Congress, Jared among them. Are these all radicals, Bruce?
#me02
#mepolitics
#me02debate
I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Chris Cousins. I’ve always respected his commitment to getting the story right for the people of Maine. My thoughts and prayers go out to Chris and his family.
I am pleased with today's ruling handed down by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court instructing the Administration to implement Medicaid expansion, as directed by the people of Maine.
#mepolitics
#ME02
"Golden is a straight shooter who will seek the best solutions to the problems that Maine faces. He treats citizens with respect and is smart, thoughtful and caring. Jared Golden deserves to be elected."
#ME02
#mepolitics
#GOTV