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Jarody of Augusta, ME
May 5, 2009 8:43 AM
How about the candidates use their own money instead of ours? I hate the clean election system and how my tax dollars were used to fund my ideological opposite last election.report abuse
Annonymouse of Lower Cupsuptic Twp, ME
May 5, 2009 6:22 AM
Seems I remember a quote from a presidential candidate who said he would use public financing if his opponent promised to also. He immediated reneged when his opponent promised. It's about the only thing he hasn't spend government money on.report abuse
mainefem of Brewer, ME
May 5, 2009 2:35 AM
Excellent, Chellie!

Here's the legislation:

http://bit.ly/Xvr9mreport abuse

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