There's one aspect of this year's Maine gubernatorial race that has received little attention: where will dispassionate Republicans land on Election Day? Four years ago, in what was largely a three-way race, Republican Paul LePage became Maine's governor by securing approximately 38 percent of the vote. Since then, much has been said about plurality, the … Continue reading Radio Free Europe
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Cutler: On the defense, or on the move?
With less than six months to go before the November election, all three of Maine's gubernatorial candidates seem to be picking up the pace of their campaigns. In traditional Maine politics, this sort of ramping up usually comes toward the end of summer, just ahead of a Labor Day surge that leads to an October sprint for … Continue reading Cutler: On the defense, or on the move?
Primary Colors
Allow me to make a bold prediction. Voter turnout for Maine's 2014 Primary Elections on June 10 will be absolutely dismal. Taxpayers across Maine will spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for an absolute non-event; an utter waste of time and resources, all in the name of a Democratic process that doesn't work without a contest. … Continue reading Primary Colors
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