Maine Governor :Baldacci (D) (Trailing GOP Opponents)

Rasmussen Reports ^ | February 6, 2006

[Clintonfatigued]

Democratic Governor John Baldacci earns no more than 39% support at most for his reelection bid when matched against any of three possible Republican opponents.

Baldacci earns the highest support from when matched against former Congressman Dave Emery. But he still trails slightly in that match-up, with Emery leading 42% to 39%. Fourteen percent (14%) are unsure, 5% would pick another candidate.

Baldacci comes out ahead only when pitted against State Senator Peter Mills, leading 37% to 31%. In this scenario, 18% of Maine voters are unsure which they'd pick, and 13% would vote for somebody else.

When the proposed foe is State Senator Chandler Woodcock, Baldacci trails by six points, 36% to 30%. With a choice between Baldacci and Woodcock, 15% prefer "other" and 20% are "not sure."

Since the governor is far better known than his potential opponents, the high number of undecided voters cannot be of much comfort to him.

[Clintonfatigued]

GOOD NEWS IN MAINE!

[Cicero]

Good news, if he doesn't manage to buy the voters back.

[Clintonfatigued]

Even though Bush and the GOP are not faring very well with the public, it doesn't automatically translate into gains for the Democrats.

[Clintonfatigued]

An incumbent Governor polling under 40% against opponents who aren't well-known doesn't tend to be reelected.

[AmericaUnited]

Even though Bush and the GOP are not faring very well with the public, it doesn't automatically translate into gains for the Democrats.

They reality is people call all politicians a bunch of SOB's, but they like their Senator because he's 'our' SOB.

[MassachusettsGOP]

Baldacci has been between 35-42% in Approval Since May of 2005, which is among the lowest in the Nation. He was elected with 47% of the Vote in 2002, with the Republican taking 41%, and a Greenie with 9 and another Independent with 2%. Maine was recently coming off the 8 year reign of Governor King (I), and the continued Independent streak and return to Democrats was clearly present. Also the Republican candidate wasn't particularly strong. This time around, there will be again another strong Green Party candidate, however there will also be a Veteran Party Candidate (registered voters around 1% in the state, mostly Right-Wingers), and a handful of Independents (mostly lefty wackos). However, Our best shot will be with Emery, yet, I am not sure of the strength of his star power and name recognition. He has not been in Maine politics since 1983, when Reagan appointed him as Deputy Director of U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. The other candidates are, Peter Mills, a soft spoken Moderate Senator, and Chandler Woodcock a Fiscal Conservative State Senator.
In 2002, Baldacci from Bangor, swept Northern Maine, while losing the traditionally Liberal South. I doubt with more paper mill closings in the North, Baldacci's sweep will reappear again, and that with more Massholes moving in to the South, that a Republican will again show strong in the South. This race is wide open.

[Coop]

Even though Bush and the GOP are not faring very well with the public, it doesn't automatically translate into gains for the Democrats.

Maybe because the GOP and President Bush are both polling better than the Democrats.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Peter Mills looked to be the best of the bunch, going by his website. Emery seemed the most disappointing. This election may be the first time since 1962 that a GOP Governor and legislature is elected in ME.

[jmaroneps37]

"Even though Bush and the GOP are not faring very well with the public, it doesn't automatically translate into gains for the Democrats."
True. This is because the "polls" that show us not 'faring well' are for the most part products of the black table-phone media's efforts to lie about the Bush administration.
Why is it that Rasmussen has W about 8 points ahead of the rest?: more honest polling.

[Clintonfatigued]

The fact is that the voting public simply doesn't trust the Democrats. Americans realize that the Democrats aren't serious about national security and the greater public good.

Like Alito in the confirmation hearings, Bush benefits greatly from the buffoonish, slapdash nature of his opposition.

[Uncle Jaque]

I for one, hope you are right.



But with about 8 Candidates already in the running (the last time i checked) Baldi could still win with less than 40% of the votes.

[SheLion]

Thanks for the ping! We just GOT to get him OUT of there!

[armymarinemom]

Save Maine and get rid of the commie idiot who has a handshake that feels like a wet rag.

[The Foolkiller]

Yep. That's how the Klintons won. Perot.

[8mmMauser]

Be still my heart!

May he be destined to wash dishes in the restuarant, either that or defect to one of the countries of his fellow travellers.

[SheLion]

Be still my heart!

May he be destined to wash dishes in the restaurant, either that or defect to one of the countries of his fellow travelers.

I sure know it!  8 years under the King Administration and then subjected to the Baldacci Administration has been TOO MUCH!!  The clique in Augusta has GOT TO GO!

[JohnnyZ]

I have high hopes for this race. Baldacci's win in 2002 was way closer than it should have been given his advantages at the time.

But the media is very good at promoting the status quo, and it fits with a populace that is very resistant to change. How many Maine politicians have been defeated recently? The last US Rep was Longley in '96. The last Senator was ..... ? The last Governor to lose was ..... ? did Brennan lose to Jock McKernan in '86?

The good thing is that Baldacci has actually been trying to rock the boat, endorsing the gay agenda, etc. A not-too-"scary" Republican would actually be the status quo candidate in this race, putting the pendulum back toward the middle where folks like it.

[SheLion]

did Brennan lose to Jock McKernan in '86?

Yes, Gov Brennan lost out to McKernan, Olympia Snowe's hubby.  He only served one term.  King won the next election and served 8 years.  Horrible  Then Baldy has been in the house since.  Lousy.

The good thing is that Baldacci has actually been trying to rock the boat, endorsing the gay agenda, etc. A not-too-"scary" Republican would actually be the status quo candidate in this race, putting the pendulum back toward the middle where folks like it.