For the past 10 years, I have been honored to serve Maine’s 2nd Congressional District in Washington. I have taken the job seriously and worked tirelessly to ensure that I have cast votes that do what’s best for Maine.
On Tuesday, you will have the opportunity to cast your ballot for a number of local, state and federal races, as well as a number of referendum questions. As you look at the candidates for the 2nd Congressional District, I ask that you take a moment to consider the work that I have done for Maine people.
I have supported small businesses through legislation such as the Jobs Act. When I’ve talked with small businesses throughout this district, one of the biggest concerns they raise is access to capital. I have heard that concern, and I supported legislation in Washington to make a difference.
I have supported manufacturing in Maine, including the hundreds of workers at our New Balance factories in this state. The Berry Amendment says that members of our military must be clothed from head to toe with American made clothing, but a Washington loophole allows the Department of Defense to circumvent the law regarding athletic footwear. If members of the military were required to wear athletic footwear that is made in the USA, that could make a big difference for New Balance and its workers.
I have supported our veterans by ensuring access to health care that they have been promised and that they deserve.
I have supported Maine farmers by focusing my efforts on crops that are grown in Maine – blueberries, potatoes, apples and cranberries.
Maine is a unique state with unique needs and unique personalities. Special interest groups exist in Washington to look out for their own interests and often times do not have the best interests of Maine on their front burners.
Sometimes these special interest groups will scare members of Congress into voting a certain way by saying they will receive a poor ranking by doing otherwise. In some cases, they want members of Congress to vote for a piece of legislation that would hurt that member’s home district. I have never caved in to these special interest groups, and I have always voted with Maine’s interests in mind.
This election is not about Washington special interest group scorecard rankings or getting the flashiest headlines. It’s about working for the best interests of this district and fighting for Maine. That is what I have done during my time in Congress, and that is why I wanted to go to Washington in the first place.
That is why I ask for your vote on November 6.
Democrat Mike Michaud represents Maine’s 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He faces Republican Kevin Raye on Nov. 6.
No.
How does one explain a record of failure? “It’s not my fault. Keep voting for me you… sheep. I’ll remember you during the roll call votes when I vote baaaaah.”
Ya, and we should vote for the TeaRadicals who smooch the toenails of every corporate toadie on two legs, destroy the middle class, and do things that would make Jesus Christ never stop vomitting. Raye the corporate toadie vote suppressor and Paul LeBUFFOON water boy is going to LOSE, so just add some cheese to with your TeaBaby WHINE.
Ha! Certainly you would classify good paying manufacturing jobs as being a pathway to the so-called middle class? Explain the unexplainable which is while Mike has been in D.C. (& only in Maine 25 days over the last year) he’s done nothing to stop that erosion. That’s an easy one for you(deliberately easy so you might be able to answer it.)
Tinsellic, you have no idea who I am or what I believe. I’ve seen your act on occasion & it’s the same angry tirade. This may be the one & only time that I interact w/you, yet I do have compassion for you. I urge you to stop being so angry, stop calling names, & if you can’t be informative @ least be somewhat entertaining. It appears that your raw,
emotive, pejorative, incessant name calling is indicative of a larger personal problem. I might reconsider my prior decision to ignore you if it can help you overcome some of these apparent deep seated… or seeds & stems personal issues.
So you may call on Dr. RJ my naive friend & I’ll do what I can. (I can’t help you w/regards to your preference for Tommy Girl & women’s colognes. You know the reason for that comment & now you’re really wondering aren’t you?)
Despite your opponents attempts to reshape the district to fit his own ambitions, I believe you will win by a good margin on Tuesday, Congressman Michaud. Good Luck!
Michaud is just another 1% chump…
Thank you Congressman Michaud for all you do for Maine our veterans and all your hard work in Washington DC! You have my Vote!
Mainers know a good man when we see one. We have your back, Mike. I believe that we Mainers have an uncanny ability to recognize honesty when we see it…and we will vote accordingly because we know how to cut the mustard here.
You have our vote.
Back Bench Do Nothing Mike Michooo..Even the BDN says your worthless…Don’t go away mad , just go away…VOTE RAYE…
I have already proudly voted against this poor excuse for a man.
Ya Right!!!! Sorry Charlie!!! See Ya Later Alligator!! No Way Jose!
Kevin Raye!!!!! has my vote.