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"Sour Grapes": Rep Loses Election, Then Asks Judge for Do-Over

"Sour Grapes": Rep Loses Election, Then Asks Judge for Do-Over
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In the latest podcast episode of In Full Color, independent author Wes Messamore, IVN Business of Politics Editor Lindsay France, and I discuss the latest development in Maine's 2nd Congressional District, where US Rep. Bruce Poliquin has filed an amended motion to get a new election for his district.

A federal judge is set to hear arguments in the lawsuit on December 4. However, it seems unlikely the judge will order a new election because the congressman is disgruntled over his loss to Democrat Jared Golden. Golden's attorney called Poliquin's lawsuit "sour grapes."

Bringing an independent perspective to some of the biggest stories of the week, Lindsay, Wes, and I also discussed:

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Shawn M Griffiths

Election Reform Editor for IVN.us since 2012. Studied history and philosophy at University of North Texas. Covers political and election reform efforts nationwide with deep expertise on the reform movement. Based in San Diego, CA.

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