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Republican Governor Paul LePage has pulled ahead of Democratic Congressman Mike Michaud by one point in Maine's gubernatorial race. LePage picks up 41% of the vote to Michaud's 40% in a new Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey of Likely Maine Voters. Independent Eliot Cutler is in a distant third with 16% of the vote. One percent (1%) prefer another candidate in the race, while three percent (3%) are undecided. (To see survey question wording, click here.) (Want a free daily e-mail update? If it's in the news, it's in our polls). Rasmussen Reports updates are also available on Twitter or...

... liberal activists believe Mainers with strong Democratic voting records are having second thoughts about Michaud because of ads highlighting his position on welfare for undocumented immigrants. The conference call, held Thursday, included nearly a dozen representatives of liberal non-profits and was organized by Maine Equal Justice Partners, a 501(c)3 non-profit that has been a relentless critic of the LePage administration. The stated goal of the call was to develop a response to the RGA’s television and radio ads.

The six-term congressman’s announcement in an op-ed column may influence the 2014 election to lead the state. Maine political observers offered early reaction Monday to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Michaud’s announcement that he’s gay, ending years of speculation and potentially sharply changing the dynamic of the 2014 gubernatorial race. Michaud, 57, currently serving his sixth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, made the disclosure in a column submitted to three of the state’s major news outlets.He said he was making the announcement in response to “the whisper campaigns, insinuations and push polls” that unidentified people have been using to...

Democratic Rep. Michael H. Michaud’s Thursday announcement that he is exploring a run for governor in Maine could spark crowded primaries for his competitive 2nd District. Michaud has won that district with comfortable margins for six terms, but his seat could be competitive if he launches a gubernatorial bid. President Barack Obama won it with 53 percent last year. “This obviously becomes a nationally targeted race if Michaud runs for governor,” said Erik Potholm, a Republican consultant who has worked extensively in Maine politics. “For Republicans, it’s a tremendous opportunity to pick up a new seat, because the … rural...

http://www.freedomslighthouse.com/2009/09/man-calls-for-resignation-of-maine.html Here is video of a citizen of Maine calling for the resignations of Maine GOP Senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe, and Rep. Michaud because they voted for President Obama's Stimulus Bill. He made the statement at a Town Hall Meeting with a lot of people - but with no Senators or legislators present. Instead, participants had put chairs at the front with pictures of their legislators in the chairs! The man talked to the pictures in calling for their resignations! That's what it has come to. The people are so fed up with what is happening they will...

Dr. Howard Dean’s fans come out for the big Democratic summer shindig As Tom Andrews, the director of the leading national antiwar coalition, began his speech at the Maine Democrats’ big outdoor summer shindig in Falmouth, John Baldacci signaled his bodyguard/driver to move the large, dark SUV up the driveway. The vehicle soon hid in the trees, its engine quietly humming. At first, the governor seemed to be paying attention as Andrews, the former First District congressman, launched into rousing tales of how the country, under President George W. Bush, had gone "from peace and prosperity to war and recession."...

Congressmen Michael Michaud and Congressman Tom Allen are liars! Senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe are liars! Does that sound harsh? But, as you see, through the next two reports on existing legislation, it is true, Collins, Snowe, Michaud and Allen are liars, liars defined as being men or women who do not tell the truth, but instead say one thing and do the opposite. HR-552 Congressman Michael Michaud of Maine's second congressional district has claimed over and over again and has won his seat based upon the claim that he is Pro-Life, yet, he has refused to join in...

H. R. 552 To implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person. Article includes text, actions and cosponsors, Mick Michuad (D) of Maine, who claims to be pro-life is not on it, once again Mr. Michaud is showing himself to be nothing more than a lackey for Dean, Frank and Pelosi.

<p>In the last week, we have heard a lot about what Republicans plan to do in the name of the American people.</p> <p>But sometimes I wonder if anyone in this Administration has actually met any of the people they claim to be working for — people like the hard-working, struggling families I represent in northern Maine.</p>

Bob Stone Announces Bid for Congress Press Release Bob Stone for Congress For Immediate Release January 11, 2004 Bob Stone of Lewiston is announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination in Maine’s 2nd Congressional district. Stone, a Lewiston native and businessman, said his focus as Congressman will be to reverse the stunning decline in the 2nd district’s economy; to create a positive environment for jobs; to support President George W. Bush in our on-going, global War on Terror and to lower Federal income taxes. A graduate of Lewiston High School, Stone earned a Bachelors degree in Economics from the University...

PERRY, Maine — Kevin Raye, the Republican nominee in the 2002 race for Congress in the Second District, said Tuesday he does not intend to seek the seat this year, leaving the party without an announced candidate in the race. With five months remaining before the primary and 10 months until the general election, a Republican challenger to freshman U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud has yet to surface. Brian Hamel of Presque Isle, president of the Loring Development Authority, and retired banker Bob Stone of Lewiston are considering the race, said Dwayne Bickford, executive director of the Maine Republican Party. "They´re...

Poll shows Collins, Baldacci with significant leads PORTLAND (AP) -- A statewide telephone poll released Monday indicates that Republican Susan Collins and Democrat John Baldacci hold significant leads in their respective races for U.S. senate and governor. The poll conducted by Strategic Marketing Services shows 55.2 percent of those surveyed support or are leaning toward incumbent Collins, compared with 36 percent for Democrat Chellie Pingree. Baldacci had 50 percent, compared to 29 percent for Republican Peter Cianchette, 6.2 percent for Green independent Jonathan Carter and 3.4 percent for independent John Michael. Democrat Tom Allen led the 1st District congressional race...

Michaud, Raye near dead heat Independents favoring 2nd District Republican BANGOR - With one week to go in one of the closest races in the nation, Republican Kevin Raye has pulled to within less than a percentage point of Democrat Mike Michaud in their race for the open 2nd Congressional District seat, according to a poll released Monday. In the Oct. 23-26 survey, administered for a media consortium including the Bangor Daily News, 36.5 percent said they supported Michaud, with 35.8 percent favoring Raye. Twenty four percent were undecided, down from 37 percent in September. Unlike last month, this time...

Polls assess key campaigns By DAVID SHARP, Associated Press Democrat Michael Michaud and Republican Kevin Raye are locked in a tight congressional race in Maine's 2nd District, but heavy television advertising has not erased wide leads for Susan Collins and John Baldacci in the Senate and gubernatorial races, according to polls released Wednesday. One poll by Strategic Marketing Services showed Michaud leading Raye by 5.4 percentage points, a statistical dead heat after the margin of error was taken into account. The other, by Critical Insights, had Michaud ahead by 9 points. Both polls indicated Democrat Chellie Pingree still has considerable...

2nd District contest tightens By Jeff Tuttle, Of the NEWS Staff BANGOR — A new sampling of likely voters in Maine’s two congressional races suggests one contest is close — and getting closer — while the other is not close — at least not yet. The poll, conducted for a media partnership including the Bangor Daily News, suggests the gap is closing in the already tight race in Maine’s northern 2nd Congressional District between Democrat Mike Michaud and Republican Kevin Raye. In the survey of 311 likely voters in the district, 31 percent said they would vote for Michaud, the...