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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 11 MIN

Gubernatorial Race

from Newsradio WGAN · host Newsradio WGAN

The conversation revolves around the gubernatorial race in Maine, with Ben Midgley being a top contender. The speakers discuss the unreliability of polls, citing a non-scientific Maine GOP survey and historical examples from 2010. They note the disparate nature of Maine, with different regions having distinct political leanings. The discussion highlights the challenges of polling in low-turnout primaries and the historical cultural divisions that have shaped Maine's political landscape, with French Canadians traditionally aligning with Democrats and English Protestants with Republicans. The speakers also mention the impact of Susan Collins' unexpected win in a previous election.

The conversation revolves around the gubernatorial race in Maine, with Ben Midgley being a top contender. The speakers discuss the unreliability of polls, citing a non-scientific Maine GOP survey and historical examples from 2010. They note the disparate nature of Maine, with different regions having distinct political leanings. The discussion highlights the challenges of polling in low-turnout primaries and the historical cultural divisions that have shaped Maine's political landscape, with French Canadians traditionally aligning with Democrats and English Protestants with Republicans. The speakers also mention the impact of Susan Collins' unexpected win in a previous election.

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