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 | | Hamel claims, too, to be moderate in terms of his social views (in some ways as moderate as Democrat Mike Michaud’s, actually — both are anti-gay marriage, pro-civil unions, pro-choice in wishy-washy fashion, and pro-assault weapons). |
 | | His labor ties have lent him disproportionate sway for a rookie legislator, and his founding of the labor caucus is impressive. |
 | | Mike Michaud shares some of these views, yes, but — for instance — he espouses a desire to increase funding for just about every government program, but won’t admit to wanting to raise taxes to raise the money. |
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