Mainers Speak: Collins, Poliquin Betrayed Us With Support for GOP Tax Bill

Augusta, MAINE – In letters to the editors in newspapers across the state, Mainers are speaking out against Republican U.S. Senator Susan Collins and Congressman Bruce Poliquin for their votes in favor of the GOP tax bill.

In their letters, Maine people reject the plan as 1) a massive giveaway to millionaires, billionaires, and corporations at the expense of the middle class; 2) will likely result in taxes being raised on working Maine families in the long-term; 3) will jeopardize healthcare for hundreds of thousands of Maine people by repealing the individual mandate; and 4) will add more than $1 trillion to the deficit.

Senator Collins and Congressman Poliquin decided to support the tax bill despite its well-documented harmful effects on Maine and a poll that showed a majority of Mainers (53 percent) oppose the plan.

The concerns of Maine people are outlined in the letters to the editor below:

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Portland Press Herald: Sen. Collins inexplicably backs tax bill that hurts many Mainers

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Portland Press Herald: Rep. Poliquin and Sen. Collins turn their backs on constituents

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Portland Press Herald: Tell Collins that tinkering can’t fix Republican tax plan

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Kennebec Journal: Urge Collins to Vote No on Tax Bill

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Morning Sentinel: Deeply disturbed by Senate tax bill

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