John Richardson

Portland Press Herald

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Published
October 2, 2012

Politically, poll reveals differences in Maine districts

The liberal south and coast vs. the more conservative north is a divide that could again be key in the election.
Published
October 1, 2012

‘Two Maines’ on display in latest political poll

In southern and coastal Maine, there’s no doubt where voters stand: They overwhelmingly support President Barack Obama and his signature health care reform law, and they want same sex marriage to be legal in the state by more than a 2-to-1 margin.
Published
September 30, 2012

Poll: Mainers backing King less, Obama more

Angus King’s popularity with voters has taken a clear hit, but the independent former governor still holds a commanding lead in the race to become Maine’s next U.S. senator, according to a statewide poll conducted earlier this month for MaineToday Media.
Published
September 30, 2012

Poll: Mainers more supportive of Obamacare than most

Mainers are much more supportive of President Barack Obama’s health care reform law than most Americans are, according to the latest statewide poll by Critical Insights.
Published
September 30, 2012

Poll: King support drops, but he still holds big lead; Obama widens gap

Angus King’s popularity with voters has taken a clear hit, but the independent former governor still holds a commanding lead in the race to become Maine’s next U.S. senator, according to a statewide poll conducted earlier this month for MaineToday Media.
Published
September 29, 2012

Comparing Polls: Varied results arise from differences in methods

Findings from four surveys differ in part because of live interviews and including cellphone users.
Published
September 29, 2012

Health Care: Reform law supported in Maine

A poll finds a majority like Obamacare and oppose its repeal, which diverges from U.S. survey results.
Published
September 29, 2012

Poll Analysis: King still the front-runner, but lead erodes

A statewide survey also finds strong backing for same-sex marriage and a growing lead for Obama.
Published
September 27, 2012

Poll shows King with 12-point lead

The latest survey results are roughly in line with others released earlier this month.
Published
September 20, 2012

Romney campaign aims for Maine electoral vote split

Maine Republicans say they are ramping up the Mitt Romney for President campaign in northern and western Maine in hopes of winning one of the state’s four electoral votes.