Author Archives: Derek Viger
The Day After or Election Zen
Paul LePage/Libby Mitchell/Eliot Cutler will be elected governor by – hopefully – the end of tomorrow. Supporters will be spending the day shouting about the merits/flaws of the candidates until their vocal chords are raw. Wednesday some will be drinking … Continue reading
Last Poll Shows Continued Lead for LePage
Twenty-four hours is all the time we have left before the polls open, likely less than that by the time you read this. Downeast Magazine and the Maine People’s Resource Center has released what will be the final poll before … Continue reading
Congressional Candidate Independent Expenditures
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Independent expenditure reports are out for congressional candidates. These expenditures consist of any communication clearly advocating for or against a candidate that has not been expressly authorized by the candidate. You can read all the legalese here. Expenditures in Maine’s … Continue reading
Grading the Candidates on Ed Reform
The Education Equality Project (EEP) and Education Reform Now (ERN) released a report today(pdf warning) on this season’s crop of gubernatorial candidates. The two groups examined how candidates supported particular education reforms. “Making the Grade” assessed candidates’ positions on teacher … Continue reading
Union Dues and Political Campaigns
Mike Antonucci, of the Education Intelligence Agency blog, posted an interesting story the other day. Organizations back political candidates that support their agendas all the time. There’s nothing inherently insidious about it. You do the same when you donate your … Continue reading
Keeping an Eye on PACs
Political Action Committees are big players in just about every election. They contribute cash, fund advertising, and can influence campaigns in a big way. Looking at a PACs balance sheet is an excellent way to see how certain interests are … Continue reading
New Critical Insights Poll
On the same day that Rasmussen released their new poll, Critical Insights has put forth their new snapshot of the Maine gubernatorial race. In CI’s poll, Paul LePage leads with 34%, followed by Libby Mitchell with 29%, Eliot Cutler with … Continue reading
Rasmussen Poll – ME Gov a Toss-Up
Rasmussen released their latest polling effort in the Maine gubernatorial race this morning. Paul LePage holds a slim lead at 35%. Libby Mitchell follows at 32%. The biggest surprise of this poll is Eliot Cutler’s numbers. Cutler stands at 21% … Continue reading
Honestly Debating Education
Many educators are concerned about the possible election of Paul LePage to the Blaine House. While LePage might be packing for Augusta, opponents are launching a last ditch effort to keep him home. Some are battling LePage by writing letters … Continue reading
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