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NRSC Statement & Background On Maine Senate Race

“I congratulate Charlie Summers on winning the Maine Republican Senate Primary and look forward to his election in November.  Charlie is a former small businessman and a Navy Veteran who believes we must restore fiscal responsibility and finally focus on pro-jobs policies in Washington, while his two opponents are emblematic of everything that is wrong with Washington – higher taxes, increased government spending and massive government regulations on small businesses.  Maine deserves a Senator like Charlie Summers who will be a real independent thinker and leader.” – U.S. Senator John Cornyn, NRSC Chairman BACKGROUND….  Secretary of State Charlie Summers vs. Two Democrats  The silence from national Democrats when it comes to supporting their Senate candidate in Maine sends a clear and concise message to voters that this race will be between a fiscally responsible Republican and two liberal Democrats.   While claiming to be an independent, Angus King is proving to…