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CptnAlex t1_is6zt65 wrote

Reply to comment by ripecannon in Maine voters to choose governor amid economic uncertainty and social upheaval by soulc

This time is very likely different.

2010, Lepage won with 37%, Cutler received nearly 36% and the Democrat was the spoiler.

2014, Lepage won with 48%, Mike Michaud (horrible candidate) got 43% and Cutler was the spoiler with 8%.

2018, Mills got 50.3%, Shawn Moody got 43% and third party Terry got 5.9%.

I doubt this dude (Sam) gets anywhere close to Terry’s 5.9%. He’s basically completely unknown and people are wary of spoilers. I also think Shawn Moody was a stronger candidate for independents than LePage will be. He is a local business owner and seemed honest. LePage has a mini Trump following but I think he will turn off independents.

That said, WE ALL NEED TO VOTE.

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raynedanser t1_is78q1y wrote

>people are wary of spoilers

I think you're right. I think most people are so disgusted by LePage getting in the first time, they won't risk it this time.

Or I hope, anyway.

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keanenottheband t1_is7qmow wrote

He's burned so many bridges. Anyone who has any clue about current events that works in education hates him. I'm sure the same can be said for many industries. I know a lot of old school republicans that can't stand him. Hopefully he loses, but I still won't hold my breath. A lot of old and/or moronic racists in this state

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AtariHeavy26 t1_is729r5 wrote

I don’t live in Maine but hearing Hunkler is really hilarious. I love hearing stories about him from people.

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