BlogHide Resteemssenatorbrakey (58)in politics • 7 years ago6th Graders Vote to Cut the Income TaxGlad to join Ms. Shirley Jackson’s 6th Grade class today at Minot Consolidated School as I lead them through a mock legislature. Appointing them each members of the Maine House of Representatives…senatorbrakey (58)in politics • 7 years agoNew Video! “Defending the Flame of Liberty”Since I accepted the Republican nomination for US Senate at the Maine Republican Convention this past weekend, hundreds have been asking for the video that played just before our…senatorbrakey (58)in politics • 7 years agoBrakey’s Back!What a crazy several months it has been. While the Maine State Senate has been in session since January, I have sadly neglected posting to Steemit — but I’m back! Look for more content coming soon!senatorbrakey (58)in politics • 7 years agoSenator Brakey: Jeff Sessions is Wrong & Cannabis Is Protected by the ConstitutionThe 10th Amendment means cannabis policy is the prerogative of the states. Jeff Sessions should read the Constitution he has sworn to uphold. “The powers not delegated to the United States by…senatorbrakey (58)in politics • 7 years agoSen. Brakey: “No More Welfare for Dictators”Foreign aid is taking money from poor people in a rich country and giving it to rich people in a poor country. Our government is not giving aid to foreign people. Our tax dollars are being sent to…senatorbrakey (58)in politics • 7 years agoSen. Brakey Visits Augusta Gun ShowA great time at the Augusta Gun Show today talking 2nd Amendment rights and other issues with all who have braved the cold to come out to the Augusta Civic Center. Thanks to everyone who has taken…resteemednickfost (59)in dmania • 7 years agoTaxpayers will just have to work harderView post on dManiasenatorbrakey (58)in politics • 7 years agoRADIO INTERVIEW: Who owns your paycheck? You or the government?Who owns your paycheck? You or the government? That's the discussion today in my tax reform interview on WGAN News "Inside Maine" with Eric Lusk. Full interview available here: For…senatorbrakey (58)in politics • 7 years agoPentagon Announces First-Ever Audit Of The Department Of DefenseHuge News! NPR reported today that, for the first time ever, the Department of Defense will receive an audit. NPR Story here: I was proud to lead the fight to call for an audit of the…senatorbrakey (58)in politics • 7 years agoMy Recent Tax Reform Op-Ed in the Bangor Daily NewsAngus King failed Maine on tax reform Last week, the Senate passed a tax reform bill that will benefit Maine families and small businesses. It’s the first such major reform in more than 30 years…senatorbrakey (58)in politics • 7 years agoTo Fight Income Inequality: More Free Markets, Less Corporate WelfareRecently, an individual asked me about my views on income inequality. Its a topic worthy of discussion. First, we must acknowledge that every society will have income inequality of some kind or…senatorbrakey (58)in politics • 7 years agoSenator Eric Brakey Appointed to Task Force on Health CareAUGUSTA – Senate President Michael Thibodeau (R-Waldo) has appointed Senator Eric Brakey (R-Androscoggin) to serve on the newly formed Task Force on Health Care Coverage for All of Maine. “I will…senatorbrakey (58)in politics • 7 years agoIf 6th Graders Ran Our Government...Yesterday morning, I had the great honor to work with the 6th Grade Students at Elm Street Elementary in Mechanic Falls on their own 6th Grade Mock Legislature. Appointing each student a member of…senatorbrakey (58)in guns • 7 years agoDuplicate Post - DeletedDuplicate Post - Deletedsenatorbrakey (58)in guns • 7 years ago@SenatorBrakey’s Op-Ed in The Maine WireHow to prevent future tragedies? More 2nd Amendment, less gun control We are all heartbroken by the attack in Sutherland Springs, Texas. We are all heartbroken each time fellow Americans are…senatorbrakey (58)in politics • 7 years ago@SenatorBrakey's Steem-Powered Campaign Update: Should American Troops be in 177 Different Countries?This week, Senator Brakey discusses the need for a strong national defense and an America First foreign policy. What do you think? Do the current policies from Washington D.C. put America…senatorbrakey (58)in politics • 7 years agoSenator Brakey Recites “V For Vendetta”When I was studying theatre in college, I memorized the famous “V for Vendetta” speech as a tongue twister. I still remember it by heart today. One supporter on Facebook told me to post video or…senatorbrakey (58)in cannabis • 7 years agoCannabis, Community & Pig RoastsThis past Sunday, our campaign held a pig roast fundraiser (hosted at the home of a local supporter) in South China, ME with members of the Maine Medical Cannabis Community. We all agree:…resteemedmooncryption (62)in steem • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.US Senator Running Steem-Powered Campaign! (Milestone for Steem)Hi everyone. This article will cover a recent announcement regarding a United States Maine Senator's Steem-Powered Campaign! This is definitely a first of its kind here, and I'm thrilled to see…senatorbrakey (58)in politics • 7 years agoMy In-Depth Interview with Elected Officials of AmericaRecently, I sat down to do an in-depth podcast interview with James Spadola of Elected Officials of America. We spoke about my personal journey in politics and why I believe so much in the cause…
