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==2020 Senate run== | ==2020 Senate run== | ||
Gideon announced on June 24, 2019 her run for the [[U.S. Senate]].<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/24/politics/susan-collins-challenger-sara-gideon/index.html Democrat Sara Gideon announces run against Susan Collins]</ref> She is endorsed by the murderous [[Planned Parenthood]].<ref>[https://www.courthousenews.com/planned-parenthood-backs-democrat-against-sen-susan-collins/ Planned Parenthood Backs Democrat Against Sen. Susan Collins]</ref> | Gideon announced on June 24, 2019 her run for the [[U.S. Senate]].<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/24/politics/susan-collins-challenger-sara-gideon/index.html Democrat Sara Gideon announces run against Susan Collins]</ref> She is endorsed by the murderous [[Planned Parenthood]].<ref>[https://www.courthousenews.com/planned-parenthood-backs-democrat-against-sen-susan-collins/ Planned Parenthood Backs Democrat Against Sen. Susan Collins]</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Controversies=== | ||
| + | ====Far-left fundraising==== | ||
| + | It was reported in August 2019 that Gideon was being fundraised by a Colorado Democrat couple who have compared the 2019 government shutdown to [[9/11]] and have made vulgar smears against [[conservatives]].<ref>[https://freebeacon.com/politics/millionaire-who-compared-govt-shutdown-to-9-11-fundraises-for-maine-dem/ Colorado Millionaire Who Compared Gov’t Shutdown to 9/11 Fundraises for Maine Dem]</ref> | ||
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| + | ====Ethics violation==== | ||
| + | In late 2019, it was found that Gideon had reimbursed political donations using a corporate-funded [[PAC]].<ref>Two references: | ||
| + | *[https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/458560-susan-collins-challenger-hit-with-ethics-complaints-over-reimbursements Susan Collins challenger hit with ethics complaints over reimbursements] | ||
| + | *[https://freebeacon.com/politics/collins-challenger-embroiled-in-ethics-controversy/ Ethics Commission Says Collins Challenger Broke Campaign Finance Law]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 16:28, February 27, 2020
| Sara Gideon | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives From: December 7, 2016 – present | |
| Predecessor | Mark Eves |
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) |
| Maine House of Representatives, 48th district From: December 5, 2012 – present | |
| Predecessor | Charles Kruger |
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) |
| Information | |
| Party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Benjamin Gideon |
Sara Gideon (born December 4, 1971) is a progressive Democrat and the current Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives.
Maine House of Representatives
According to Vote Smart, Gideon voted in March 2013 to raise the minimum wage in Maine.[1]
Gideon has pushed for Medicaid expansion.[2] In addition, she co-sponsored a bill that would require Medicaid to cover abortion "services".[3]
A poster child for the authoritarian liberal agenda, Gideon has voted to prohibit conversion therapy,[4] to limit parental choice regarding vaccination exemptions,[5] and even to legislate against using single-use plastic bags.[6]
2020 Senate run
Gideon announced on June 24, 2019 her run for the U.S. Senate.[7] She is endorsed by the murderous Planned Parenthood.[8]
Controversies
Far-left fundraising
It was reported in August 2019 that Gideon was being fundraised by a Colorado Democrat couple who have compared the 2019 government shutdown to 9/11 and have made vulgar smears against conservatives.[9]
Ethics violation
In late 2019, it was found that Gideon had reimbursed political donations using a corporate-funded PAC.[10]
References
- ↑ LD 611 - Increases Minimum Wage - Maine Key Vote
- ↑ LD 1066 - Expands Medicaid Coverage - Maine Key Vote
- ↑ LD 820 - Requires the State Medicaid Program to Cover Abortion Services - Maine Key Vote
- ↑ LD 1025 - Prohibits the Practice of Conversion Therapy - Maine Key Vote
- ↑ LD 798 - Prohibits Non-Medical Exemptions for Vaccinations - Maine Key Vote
- ↑ LD 1532 - Prohibits Single-Use Plastic Bags - Maine Key Vote
- ↑ Democrat Sara Gideon announces run against Susan Collins
- ↑ Planned Parenthood Backs Democrat Against Sen. Susan Collins
- ↑ Colorado Millionaire Who Compared Gov’t Shutdown to 9/11 Fundraises for Maine Dem
- ↑ Two references: