Pine Tree Politics analyzed each GOP gubernatorial candidate’s chances of winning their party’s nomination. Matt Gagnon explored possible victory scenarios for the candidates as well as the likelihood of them occurring. In conjunction with Bruce Bourgoine of Dirigo Blue, we have done the same. You may read Bruce’s scenarios here and mine below.
Tag Archives: Clean Elections
A Quick Look At Fundraising
Another gubernatorial finance deadline has come and past, and we’ve taken a quick look at how the privately-financed Democratic and Republican candidates have done.
Richardson Campaign Coming To A Close
Pine Tree Politics is reporting that John Richardson’s gubernatorial campaign is coming to an end, matching what we have been hearing from our sources.
McGowan & Mitchell Submit Clean Election Donations
Libby Mitchell has submitted more than 3,250 $5 donations required for Clean Election funding. Pat McGowan has also announced the submission of his donations, meeting the $5 requirement and raising $40,000 in seed money. The Mitchell campaign was the first of the Democrats to file. Peter Mills submitted his donations on March 10th, making him [...]
1-800-JOE4-MCGOWAN
Joe Kennedy took a break from Citizens Energy yesterday to support another cause. Kennedy has endorsed Pat McGowan for governor. Kennedy cited McGowan’s ,” long career in public service, his devotion to family, and his commitment to helping out those in need” as reasons for his support. Kennedy also pointed out what he believed were [...]
Three Candidates Are In…Make That Four
Deadlines for ballot signatures and clean election donations are nearing. Questions are being raised as to who may not make the cut. We know of three candidates who will be on the primary ballots for their parties. Rosa Scarcelli is the first Democrat to qualify for the primary, while Paul LePage and Peter Mills have [...]
Libby Mitchell Nabs Big Endorsement
Libby Mitchell has received a high profile endorsement today, perhaps the most well-known endorsement for any candidate yet. Ex-President Bill Clinton has thrown his support behind Mitchell for governor.
Scarcelli Looking to Set the Democratic Tone
Taxes. It’s a word that strikes fear into the average citizen. No one should be surprised taxes are one of the top issues this election. Les Otten came out with an ad pledging not to raise taxes. Baldacci’s controversial budget has sparked a new round of heated tax discussion. Steve Rowe has supported increasing the [...]
Scarcelli Does the Clean Election Shuffle
Nine gubernatorial candidates have applied for Maine clean election funding. The Maine Green Independent Party opposed recent changes that made it harder for candidates to qualify for funding, criticizing Speaker Hannah Pingree for sponsoring the bill. Now Rosa Scarcelli, a candidate for governor, has explained why she chose not to seek clean funding.
Poliquin & Mills Fundraising Reports
Though the reporting deadline is this Friday, a few candidates have released their fundraising totals already. Two candidates competing for the Republican nomination announced their totals recently.
