Today, Congressman Bruce Poliquin recorded a video on the President’s State of the Union speech.
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We hope you will watch it and forward this email to share it with your friends.

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Chairman Rick Bennett praises Congressman’s commitment, character, tenacity on day Poliquin takes oath of office

AUGUSTA – Maine GOP Chairman Rick Bennett released the following statement today congratulating Congressman Bruce Poliquin as he takes office as the first Republican elected to Maine’s Second Congressional District in two decades.
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“Through his service as State Treasurer and in his campaign, Bruce has demonstrated his extraordinary work ethic, tenacity, and commitment to Maine people,” said Mr. Bennett. “These traits match Maine’s sprawling 2nd District, and will be put to good use as Bruce fights for us in Washington D.C.”

“Bruce’s commitment to public service, his strong character, and keen intellect will make him a powerful force to be reckoned with on the national stage,” said Mr. Bennett.
“With his focus on kitchen-table issues like long-term job growth and fiscal discipline, I am pleased he will be representing me and my family in Congress,” Mr. Bennett concluded.
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AUGUSTA – Maine Republican Party Chairman Hon. Rick Bennett released the following statement in light of the Republican-led committee’s findings on the Maine Senate District 25 election & recount.

“The most important thing in this process was that the committee should protect the integrity of Maine’s elections,” said Mr. Bennett. “I am pleased to say Republicans, by conducting a thorough, transparent investigation, have set the gold-standard here in Maine. Whether we won or lost, the most important thing, is that we got it right.”

“Congratulations to Cathy Breen, who will now represent the good people of Maine Senate District 25,” said Mr. Bennett.

“I applaud Senate President Thibodeau for his integrity in appointing this fine committee. Maine people will be well served with such an honest, forthright leader as Senate President Thibodeau leading the Maine Senate during the 127th Maine Legislature.”

“I applaud Senator Roger Katz for his leadership in directing this investigation. His diligence and openness  was an example to everyone involved,” continued Mr. Bennett.

“I thank our Republican team in Augusta, and around the state, for showing restraint as we waited for this investigation to be conducted. Unlike others, we did not make accusations of fraud, drag volunteers or candidates through the mud, or insinuate any wrongdoing with no evidence.  In the end, as expected, it was simple human error,” said Mr. Bennett.

In closing, Mr. Bennett held up Republican Cathy Manchester as a shining example of the best of what Maine Republicans are.
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“Cathy Manchester is a great leader and represents the best of the Republican Party. She is a class act, who is humble in victory, and magnanimous in defeat. Her concerns that the clerks on Long Island and the State Police were vindicated by the committee’s findings came before her own,” said Mr. Bennett. “I am proud, as we should all be, of how Cathy Manchester represented the Maine Republican Party from the moment she decided to run through today.”

AUGUSTA — In the wake of Tuesday night’s victories, the Maine Republican Party is focused on a long term, fundamental shift in the state’s political makeup. Unofficial numbers indicate Governor LePage won re-election with 48 percent of the vote, Bruce Poliquin became the first newly-elected Republican representative from the state’s Second Congressional District since 1978, U.S. Senator Susan Collins won the support of nearly 70 percent of Mainers, and Republicans took control of the State Senate while gaining at least 10 seats in the State House of Representatives.
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“We couldn’t be happier with the results of last night’s election, but our attention is now turned toward maintaining a long-term, sustainable Republican majority in Maine,” said Maine Republican Party Chairman Richard Bennett. “Coupled with similar wins in 2010, it is becoming clear that Mainers have had enough of 30-40 years of liberal politicians controlling the state’s legislature and governorship.”

Over the past few years, Maine Republicans have sought to shape public opinion rather than respond to it, from welfare reform to Medicaid expansion.

In 2014, the Maine Republican Party built a modern voter turnout infrastructure which it used to identify supporters of all parties, helping them to vote early and turning them out on election day with remarkable efficiency.

“We beat the Democrats at their own game and we will replicate and expand upon our efforts in every election cycle from now on,” added Maine Republican Party Executive Director Jason Savage. “I thank the thousands of amazing volunteers who drove this effort. With their help and with continued improvements to our technology and methods, Republicans will be able to turn our ideas for job creation, welfare reform, and fiscal responsibility into a reality for years and even decades to come.”

“I congratulate Bruce Poliquin on his stunning victory and look forward to seeing him take Washington by storm to grow Maine’s economy and bring accountability to the federal government,” added Chairman Bennett. “House Republican Leader Ken Fredette and Senate Republican Leader Mike Thibodeau did a magnificent job recruiting and supporting winning candidates, and Senator Collins proved once again that she is one of the most beloved politicians in Maine history.”

LEWISTON — Maine Republican Party Chairman Richard Bennett issued the following statement regarding Governor LePage’s re-election.

“When confronted with the choice between style and substance, Maine voters today chose the abundant substance of Governor Paul LePage’s groundbreaking reforms. Mainers from across the political spectrum and from all corners of our state said loud and clear that they reject the broken status quo of the past and embrace Maine’s new direction.
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The Maine Republican Party’s work is not over. We will support Gov. LePage’s reforms over the next four years on the ground, in the media, and in every town and city. We will continue to make our case for less government, more freedom, and more prosperity to Mainers of every political stripe. Our goal is to build a stronger Maine not just for the next term but for the next generation.”