Bruce Poliquin has served as Maine’s State Treasurer, Second District Congressional Representative, and now he’s considering a run for governor. But first, he’d like to see some signs that Mainers are ready to choose a different path than the last six years of progressive one-party rule. Poliquin discusses Elon Musk’s feud with President Donald Trump, predicts they’ll get over it, and says Maine’s next governor must bring the DOGE skill set to Augusta. The former Wall Street asset manager also opens up for the first time about some of the highs and lows of his investing career, including his first major private-sector victory as a pension fund manager.
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Bruce Poliquin Wants to DOGE Maine
The former ME-CD2 Congressman and State Treasurer says Maine needs to bring the same business mentality to state government that Elon Musk brought to the Department of Government Efficiency, aka DOGE.
Jun 12, 2025

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Maine Wire Editor-in-Chief Steve Robinson is an investigative journalist and filmmaker whose work focuses on Maine, New England politics, and organized crime. In his weekly podcast, he'll bring listeners and viewers the inside scoop on State House intrigue, campaigns and elections, and the untold stories of crime and corruption in the state some call Vacationland.
Maine Wire Editor-in-Chief Steve Robinson is an investigative journalist and filmmaker whose work focuses on Maine, New England politics, and organized crime. In his weekly podcast, he'll bring listeners and viewers the inside scoop on State House intrigue, campaigns and elections, and the untold stories of crime and corruption in the state some call Vacationland.Listen on
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