[stevem]

I doubt Maine is really “in play.” Yet doesn’t Maine possibly split its electoral votes? How do they calculate that?

[nobamanada]

I think that if the trends line stay this way, they’ll start talking about it. I wish I knew!

[proudpapa]

I doubt Maine is really “in play.”

Believe it!

The black population in Maine is hovering around 1%

And Maine has a lot of Hockey Moms.

Would love to see a big rally in Bangor and Portland!

[proudpapa]

Also,

Maine has two female “republican” senators.

(Which may or may not help...)

[Norman Bates]

Yet doesn’t Maine possibly split its electoral votes?

Yes, it can.

How do they calculate that?

Two electoral votes go to the statewide winner with 1 EV apportioned for the winner of each of Maine's two congressional districts. For example, if McCain were to win CD-2 while Obama still won CD-1 and overall statewide, McCain would get 1 EV and Obama would get 3 EVs.