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Chris
of Harpswell, ME
On the other hand, one observer for the Department of Homeland Security said Collins has become almost non-political, which allows here to pick and chose positions to Allen's disadvantage. However ultimately it comes down to who can deliver for Maine voters on the issues we care about, and there the poll clearly got it right. it's unfortunate Collin's campaign web-site doesn't list the industry advocacy awards she has won, because it would probably surprise some voters.report abuse
Jul 8, 2008 9:27 PM
Tom Allen's campaign is trying hard to make him appear as a "go-getter" member of Congress, however the problem is that's not his reputation in Congress. He is also faced with Collins carefully using her advantage as a moderate to choose policy decisions which minimize Allen's perceived strengths. Allen mostly seems to advocate policies selected for him by the Progressive (Democratic) caucus in the House, which is very liberal. That created a problem when the caucus advocated not funding some major weapon systems, including a third DDG-1000 destroyer.
On the other hand, one observer for the Department of Homeland Security said Collins has become almost non-political, which allows here to pick and chose positions to Allen's disadvantage. However ultimately it comes down to who can deliver for Maine voters on the issues we care about, and there the poll clearly got it right. it's unfortunate Collin's campaign web-site doesn't list the industry advocacy awards she has won, because it would probably surprise some voters.report abuse
Bobhimself
of Fall River, MA
Civil Rights Bill
Set up EPA
Earned Income Credit
Defeated the USSR in Cold War
No Capital Gains tax on the sale of your home if under $500,000 ($250,000 single)
Welfare Reform (after Clinton vetoed it twice)
Prevented another 9-11
10% tax bracket (this has saved all taxpayer $1,200 a year. Goes away in 2010.
Lowered the top rate from 39% to 35%. Same as Corporate rate rate.
The Income tax does not tax wealth, only income.
The wealthy buy tax free State Bonds. The real wealthy do not work and have no taxable earned income.report abuse
Jul 8, 2008 5:50 PM
Republican things now law:
Civil Rights Bill
Set up EPA
Earned Income Credit
Defeated the USSR in Cold War
No Capital Gains tax on the sale of your home if under $500,000 ($250,000 single)
Welfare Reform (after Clinton vetoed it twice)
Prevented another 9-11
10% tax bracket (this has saved all taxpayer $1,200 a year. Goes away in 2010.
Lowered the top rate from 39% to 35%. Same as Corporate rate rate.
The Income tax does not tax wealth, only income.
The wealthy buy tax free State Bonds. The real wealthy do not work and have no taxable earned income.report abuse
heyrube
of canaan, ME
Jul 8, 2008 5:43 PM
and mainley jack,i would assume that if someone whines and complains and doesn't move to somewhere they consider more suitable, YOU should be the looking in the mirror and wondering about stupidityreport abuseheyrube
of canaan, ME
Who has been in control of the federal government for most of the past 30 years?
I suppose we can thank the repug-conservatives for screwing up the entire country, right?report abuse
Jul 8, 2008 5:38 PM
sooooooooooo if the dems have screwed up Maine being in control for 30 years
Who has been in control of the federal government for most of the past 30 years?
I suppose we can thank the repug-conservatives for screwing up the entire country, right?report abuse
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