Another Day, Another Negative Ad From Democrats

I find it amusing to re-read the backlash against my last article on the highly – almost entirely – negative campaign being waged by the Democrats this year. Why? Because once again today we are seeing a new ad being … Continue reading

Pine Tree Politics Gubernatorial Race Forecast – 9/20/2010

In this weeks Gubernatorial forecast poll, Pine Tree Politics forecasts some slippage among all the major candidates for the Blaine House. However, in light of the trends shown to us in both the Public Policy Polling and PPH/Critical Insights, we … Continue reading

LePage Education Reform Outline Part 1

Eliot Cutler and Libby Mitchell have provided the public with their plans for education reform. Now Paul LePage takes his turn.  Unlike Mitchell and Cutler, LePage has not released a specific education plan.  At least not in the same manner … Continue reading

Yet Another Poll Shows LePage With Commanding Lead

Today, the Portland Press Herald and the polling firm Critical Insights announced the results of a new survey of Maine voters.  The survey took the temperature of Maine on the gubernatorial contest and both congressional races, as well as a … Continue reading

…And On The Other Side Of The Coin…

The Democratic effort in Maine this year is pretty pathetic.  And by pathetic, I mean just shamefully bad. Every Democrat I know has been giggling with glee at the bad press Paul LePage has gotten this week.  Well, I’d cut … Continue reading

Pine Tree Politics Issues Initial Gubernatorial Race Forecast

Pine Tree Politics will be conducting forecast predictions from now until election day for the gubernatorial race, the two congressional races, the Maine House and the Maine Senate.  We will maintain the most current forecasts in the right sidebar for … Continue reading

Mitchell Education Reform Outline Part 2

Yesterday we discussed Libby Mitchell’s plans for universal pre-k and to boost college attendance and graduation rates.  Today we’ll examine high school graduation, possible changes to the curriculum, and funding for Mitchell’s programs. High School Graduation Rates To boost high … Continue reading